- What is an Alpaca good for?
- How much land do you need to raise Alpacas?
- Do Alpacas spit at people?
- Are Alpacas dangerous?
- How much care do Alpacas require?
- Can you train an Alpaca?
- Are Alpacas sociable animals?
- Are Alpacas easy to transport?
They are raised for their prized fleece which fetches a much higher price than sheep's wool, but today many people raise them purely as a farm investment opportunity.
Alpacas are ideally suited for hobby farming as you can raise 5-10 animals per acre. This means that anyone with a couple of acres can be in business.
Rarely, unless they become nervous or provoked by some adverse situation.
Again, absolutely not. They do not bite or butt, and do not have sharp teeth, horns or hooves. Alpacas are safe to be around and very friendly.
Very little beyond rudimentary shelter and good quality feed. They don't try to break down fences and escape. Shear them once a year and keep them wormed and vaccinated.
They are very smart and quickly learn to halter and lead. They love parades.
Very. You must always have at least two. They can get lonely.
You bet. They are great travellers and will easily fit in the family mini-van.
