Alpacas were raised by the Incas in South America over 6000 years ago. source
Alpacas were raised by the Incas in South America over 6000 years ago.
LifeSpan of Alpacas About 18-20 years. source
LifeSpan of Alpacas About 18-20 years.
Average Height Alpacas ;3 ft. at shoulder, 4.5 at head. source
Average Height Alpacas ;3 ft. at shoulder, 4.5 at head.
Average Weight Alpacas : Adult 150-185 lbs., baby 16-20 lbs. source
Average Weight Alpacas : Adult 150-185 lbs., baby 16-20 lbs.
Average Gestation for Alpacas : 11 months and 1 week. source
Average Gestation for Alpacas : 11 months and 1 week.
Alpacas ; A baby is normally delivered without human assistance during morning daylight hours. Twinning is extremely rare. The babies are normally up and nursing within 90 minutes. They are weaned at 6-7 months. source
Alpacas ; A baby is normally delivered without human assistance during morning daylight hours. Twinning is extremely rare. The babies are normally up and nursing within 90 minutes. They are weaned at 6-7 months.
Reproduction ;Alpacas's Females are first bred at 13-18 months. Alpacas are induced ovulators and can be bred at any time of the year. source
Reproduction ;Alpacas's Females are first bred at 13-18 months. Alpacas are induced ovulators and can be bred at any time of the year.
Alpacas's Color : Fiber colors range from true, non-fading black to cream white with roans, pintos, browns, reds, fawns, rose grays, charcoal grays and many others in between. source
Alpacas's Color : Fiber colors range from true, non-fading black to cream white with roans, pintos, browns, reds, fawns, rose grays, charcoal grays and many others in between.
Alpacas have no upper teeth. They have lower teeth and an upper dental pad, and do not bite. source
Alpacas have no upper teeth. They have lower teeth and an upper dental pad, and do not bite.
Alpacas are among the most gentle of animals and are curious and friendly. They are not aggressive animals, kicking is a very rare and biting rarer source
Alpacas are among the most gentle of animals and are curious and friendly. They are not aggressive animals, kicking is a very rare and biting rarer
Alpacas communicate through humming and by ear, tail positions, and body postures. source
Alpacas communicate through humming and by ear, tail positions, and body postures.
Alpacas are very hardy, healthy, and easy to care for. In most cases a veterinarian will come only twice a year for shots and other maintenance procedures (depends on your area, ask your vet). source
Alpacas are very hardy, healthy, and easy to care for. In most cases a veterinarian will come only twice a year for shots and other maintenance procedures (depends on your area, ask your vet).
Alpaca fleece is a premium fiber and in high demand in the fashion industry. source
Alpaca fleece is a premium fiber and in high demand in the fashion industry.
Alpacas are social herd animals that live in family groups consisting of a territorial alpha male. source
Alpacas are social herd animals that live in family groups consisting of a territorial alpha male.
Alpacas require much less food than most animals of their size. They generally eat hay or grasses, source
Alpacas require much less food than most animals of their size. They generally eat hay or grasses,