Alpacas - Care
Alpacas can be kept on very small lawns: a herd of 4-5 animals needs about 1 acre of grassy land. The lawn should be fenced because they could run away. Being hardy creatures, Alpacas adapt easily to any climate and have minimal requirements in the way of shelter. An open barn is enough for an Alpaca.
Alpacas are modified ruminants and very efficient feeders. They can thrive on grass in summer and on hay in winter. Only pregnant females need vitamin and mineral supplements. Alpacas are very hardy and have no specific medical problems, so vet costs are rather low. The births usually take place in the daytime. This is a useful adaptation to the Andean weather because nights are cold there and the baby has to dry off until the sun is shining.
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Blankstone Farm Alpacas
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Alpacas - Uses
Historically Alpacas are raised for their unique fiber. A great variety of things can be made of Alpaca's fiber from clothes for newborn babies to warm blankets, coats and coarse rugs. Fiber from elderly animals is used to make high quality felt. Today these animals are very fashionable in North America and Europe as pets for children and as therapy animals. They are also show animals and their champion bloodlines are very valuable. Alpacas also make an excellent investment because they are long lived and the demand on their fiber is growing.
Alpacas - Breeders Links
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Alpacas of Pleasant Valley
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Alpaca Facts - Breeders of outstanding huacaya Alpacas from many of the country's finest
herd sires. Offering our own line of Alpaca products including a selection of yarns and knitting kits.
Alpacas of Wessex - Natural history of Alpacas, advice on husbandry, feeding and breeding.
Autumn Sky Alpacas - Offers a great choice of Alpaca products and gives advice on keeping these animals.
Bonnydoon Alpacas - Visit this ranch in California, the first Alpaca ranch established in 1984. Offering Alpacas for sale, consultation, Alpaca stud services, lecture services, and more.
Champion Apacas - Large selection of Alpacas, herd dispersals, special buys, package deals, stud services, marketing, sales, contracts and guarantees. Full-time/full service Alpaca breeders and brokers.
Chase Tavern Farm - Breeding quality Alpacas since 1993. Alpaca starter info, sales, breeding and boarding. Alpaca yarns. We invite you to the farm but right now, view our Web site to learn more about Alpacas.
DAFI Alpacas - Offers huacaya and suri Alpacas for sale and various Alpaca products.
Escondido Alpacas - Pure Peruvian Alpacas for sale at Escondido Alpacas in Weston, Colorado; we offer Alpaca
herd sires for breeding from the best stock from Peru, Chile, and the USA.
Gateway Alpacas - Alpacas for sale from an Oregon Alpaca farm. Alpaca facts, history and information, and Alpaca related services.
J Alpacas - Champion suri Alpaca stud service, boarding, and quality Alpacas for sale.
Lassen View Alpacas - Visit Lassen View Alpacas, a California Alpaca ranch established in 1997. Offering Alpacas for sale, Alpaca stud services, agisting and shearing.
Mirage Alpacas - Mirage Alpacas Mirage Alpacas raises many breeds of livestock including registered Alpacas and registered naturally colored fine-fleeced sheep.
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Chimney Hill Farm Estate and The Ol' Barn InnA Country Bed and Breakfast Inn
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Northwest Alpacas - Alpacas for sale. Breeding and raising Alpacas. Suri and huacaya Alpacas. Win an Alpaca! Complete Alpaca information and Alpaca consulting for breeders and Alpaca entrepreneurs worldwide.
Parkview Alpacas - Alpaca breeders of Oregon with award-winning Alpacas (both huacaya Alpacas and suri Alpacas, Accoyos and Peruvians). Offering Alpacas for sale and championship
herd sires.
Rocky Bay Alpacas - 33 acre coastal block totally dedicated to the farming of Alpacas. Home to about 80 Alpacas, Rocky Bay features an incredible array of colored Alpacas, including our "mini series".
Stormwind Alpacas - It is A Small Farm with a Big Commitment to: breeding healthy, vigorous Alpacas, the preservation of functional traits.
Tathara Alpacas - Breeding quality Huacaya Alpacas with a special concern for fibre, confirmation and lighter shades of fleece color.
Thompson Hollow Alpacas - Suri Alpacas, huacaya Alpacas, Alpaca care, information, sales, blue ribbon show winners, over 150 of the country's finest Alpacas, over 200 photos.
Alpacas - Associations Links
Alpaca Info - Alpaca Owners and Breed Association - The official website of AOBA. Complete guide to Alpacas and the U.S. Alpaca industry: Alpaca farms, Alpaca facts, Alpaca breeders, Alpaca shows.
Australian Alpaca - The Official Web Site of the Australian Alpaca Association offers many links to breeders and informative sites devoted to various aspects of Alpaca husbandry.
Canadian Llama and Alpaca Association - Providing a network for camelid enthusiasts to share experiences and develop a recognized llama and Alpaca industry.
The California Alpaca Network - The California Alpaca Network is a group of Alpaca Breeders located in California offering Alpacas for sale, Alpaca boarding, Alpaca brokering and educational tours.
