How much do alpacas cost?

Answer 1

Answer current as of Summer 2012.

As with most everything in the current economy, the price of alpacas has significantly dropped.

You can get a gelding/pet alpaca, or unregistered male alpaca for sometimes free, or ranging between $50-$200 dollars each, depending on your location and the amount of farms in your area.

For a registered breeding quality male, also depending on your area and if the male is a proven breeder or not, you can get one for possibly $500 dollars each up to $10,000 dollars or more depending on fleece quality, conformation, bloodlines, etc.

For a registered breeding female, depending on your area, and if she is a proven breeder or a maiden, you could get them for $500 dollars each up to about $10,000 or more which also will depend on fleece quality, bloodlines and such.

Some farms may still have their alpacas listed for $30,000-100,000 each, but if you look around enough, and do your research you will find farms with lower prices that are targeted for the current economy.

Also, do not be afraid to make an offer, even though the price of an alpaca you are looking at may be high, you could always offer lower and they may take the offer, or at least consider it.

Just know that also, with most things, you get what you pay for. There is a lot of research to be done on alpacas. Coloring, bloodlines, fleece quality, location and so much more can affect the price of an alpaca.

Answer 2

well it really depends on age but the average is around £800 for a young and £300 for old