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Alpaca Characteristics:

Alpacas are intelligent and can be trained easily. They are sociable, herd oriented animals who spend their time grazing, sleeping or pronking (jumping around for fun or to keep warm). Alpacas are smaller than llamas, weighing between 120 and 200 pounds at their adult weight. They are low-maintenance, easy to care for, easy on the land, and have reasonable feed requirements. They make a humming sound to communicate.

Alpaca Origins:

Alpacas are originally from the Andes mountains in the South American countries of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. They are domesticated members of the camelid family.

The Alpaca Market:

Slightly over 100,000 alpacas live in the United States. Only offspring of currently registered alpacas can be registered with the Alpaca Registry, Inc. As the gestation period is approximately 11.5 months, the growth rate in the US is fairly slow. Alpacas have maintained consistent sales values since the mid-1980's.

Caring for Alpacas:

Alpacas need a roofed shelter to protect them from the snow in the winter. They need fencing to keep them in and predators out. They eat pasture grass, hay, and camelid pellets supplemented with minerals and should have a constant supply of fresh, clean water. Up to 5 alpacas per acre of pasture or more depending on the lushness of the pasture and whether you supplement with hay. Regular de-worming and vaccinations are needed. Occasion toenail trimming or teeth trimming may be needed. Health certificates are required for interstate travel. They need to have their fleece shorn once a year in the springtime.

ribbin winnig alpacaThe Alpaca Lifestyle:

The alpaca lifestyle consists of living on a farm, raising gentle, beautiful animals with minimal care requirements, watching crias be born and grow to maturity, and meeting other interesting and friendly alpaca breeders at educational events and possible shows. Hmmm....?

 

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Circle 6 Alpacas . Kate Campbell . 5108 Barton Road . Williamston, Michigan 48895
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