Alpacas provide one of the most luxurious fibers in the world
Alpaca fiber comes in at least 22 different natural colors
Alpacas are cousins to the llama
Alpacas only need to be shorn once a year
Alpacas do fine on a small acreage and are very gentle on the land
Alpacas thrive in most climates
Alpacas are easy to handle and manage
Alpacas provide interesting livestock diversification for North American farmers
Alpacas generally have one cria (baby alpaca) each year.
Alpacas are curious and gentle
One alpaca eats approximately one small bale of hay every 2 weeks
Alpacas are herd animals and should always be kept with other alpacas
