Why on earth does anyone want to keep alpacas?
You can do several things with the fleece. Firstly you can sell it as yarn for knitting or alternatively you can get it made into clothing, teddy bears or anything you like. Alpaca socks are wonderful in cold weather! The fleece is very fine and soft and gives a very huigh quality finish.
Thinking of keeping an alpaca? Find out how big they are and how much space they need first
What alpacas eat, how much food they need, and supplements that can be added to their feed
What care do they need and would I need special training
I would like to learn more about them - where can I go?
Alpacas originally come from the Andes South America and many are still imported from there. They are now bred all over the world withn substantial numbers now coming fron Australia and New Zealand.
Alpacas generally only spit at each other, usually to determine pecking order in the herd. It is unusual for them to spit at humans, unless you happen to be between two of them when they are having a spat!
Alpacas are not agressive unless they are threatened when they will drive off potential predators. That said, at least one of our herd has an "Are you looking at me" expression which would make Al Capone think twice.
Who keeps alpacas? Is there an alpaca breeder near me?
Do they get many illnesses?
Are they easy to breed?