Alpacas – The Animal
Alpacas – The Animal
- Alpacas are members of the camelid family and are indigenous to South America – similar to Llamas.
- Alpacas stand approximately 36 inches tall at the shoulder.
- Alpacas weigh between 100 to 200 pounds. Alpacas are mild tempered, curious, and unlike their Llama cousins, are not inclined to spit.
- Alpacas primarily eat grass and hay.
- Since they have a three-compartment stomach, they require very little food and their manure can be put directly on the garden.
- Manure is kept to a communal spot thus reducing parasite infestation.
- Alpacas are easy on the land due to their padded feet.
- Five to ten alpacas can be successfully raised on one acre of land.
- Alpacas come in 22 distinct colors.
- Gestation is approximately 345 days.
- A baby alpaca is called a cria.
