Alpacas

Alpacas were probably first domesticated around 4000-5000 B.C.

Alpaca wool is generally considered warmer than angora wool. Alpaca fibers have a unique structure that provides excellent insulation while remaining lightweight. Additionally, alpaca is less prone to pilling and retains heat better than angora, which is softer but not as insulating. Therefore, for warmth, alpaca is the superior choice.

Although the lifespan of an animal greatly ranges, alpacas generally live for 15 - 20 years. IF a female has had many crias, or a male has had many offspring, the odds may be lower that they reach over the age of 20. Alpacas are not slaughtered for meat, so it is usually common that they live to a rather old age. Although the lifespan of an animal greatly ranges, alpacas generally live for 15 - 20 years. IF a female has had many crias, or a male has had many offspring, the odds may be lower that they reach over the age of 20. Alpacas are not slaughtered for meat, so it is usually common that they live to a rather old age.

Alpacas are considered very easy to raise, so they do not take much time or effort to raise. Alpacas are usually fun and gentle animals and not very big in size. The financial return for Alpacas can be very rewarding whether selling the animal or meat.

A male alpaca is called a stud also can be called a herdsire or a macho,

not much mate.

i heard there allergic to cheese and other dairy produce. even their own milk

I suppose if a mountain sheep died they would live on it but now bedbugs are perfectly adapted to sharing your bed eating you dead skin

Yes, they can be woven, felted, knit, crochet. The fleece can be cleaned, carded, spun, or just used right off the alpaca.

Alpacas, my dad had an alpaca when he was in Peru. Plus they don't spit as much as llamas do.

The alpaca is classified as Lama pacos and belongs to the family Camelidae.

It depends on how the animal was treated when young, if it's a male that was just separated from "his" mate, as well as many other factors. Generally speaking alpacas can also be quite skidish as well. Poit is, do your research. You wouldn't buy a car without looking at it's history would you? Well it's the same deal with animals.

No, they do not hibernate, or "hybernate."

Alpacas have exceptional eyesight.

Yes, some people do consume llama meat. However, this is a small market in the US due to the relatively low number of llamas in the country and the perceived value of the live llama as a companion and pack animal.

Yes they do. My pet alpaca, Ronny, loves bread. Sometimes she will break into my house at night and steal some bread from my cupboard. Her favourite is cheese bread.

No, alpacas are a species of South American camelids that do not have a hump.

Alpaca clothing can be purchased online at Purely Alpaca. They carry many items including socks, gloves, hats, sweaters and vests as well. Blankets, throws, and jackets can be purchased as well.

Two nicknames I always use for my alpacas are paca or packs

Llamas hum to communicate. They hum when they are worried, anxious, questioning, or to check up on another llama. Dams and crias will hum to each other often. (mothers and babies)

Alpacas are farmed mostly for their fine wool, but occasionally for their meat.... :(

a female alpaca is called a fampa with comes from the word fampatronailia which means to spit or spitting cow

I'm not trying to be inappropriate, but you have to check it's privates and see if it has testicals