Why Is Alpaca Fibre Considered To Be So Special?
Alpaca fibre is an extremely fine and rare speciality fibre exhibiting a quality exceeding that of cashmere. The hollow fibre
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Alpaca fibre is an extremely fine and rare speciality fibre exhibiting a quality exceeding that of cashmere. The hollow fibre
Continue readingAlpaca females carry their offspring for 11.5 months, but this may vary by 30 days or more. Alpaca females are
Continue readingAlpaca females deliver one offspring at a time. The young are called ”cria.” It is very rare for an alpaca
Continue readingThe expected lifespan of an alpaca is 15-20 years.
Continue readingThe amount of pasture you will need for your alpacas will depend on the ability of the land to produce
Continue readingSheltering alpacas from the elements is strictly determined by location. In areas where winter temperatures fall below freezing and heavy
Continue readingAlpacas are grazing herbivores, existing primarily on a diet of grasses. They do not, however, pull the grass up by
Continue readingAlpacas do have the ability to bring up acidic solid material from their stomachs, which they will spit at one
Continue readingYes, alpacas are highly intelligent and adaptable. They have inquisitive and curious natures, but do follow the dominant herd members.
Continue readingAlthough alpacas are docile and social, their primary reaction to everything in their environment stems from their existence as prey
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