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Alpacas

Resembling llamas in appearance, Alpaca is a species of South American camelid that has been domesticated.

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How much does it cost to own an Alpaca?

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If you are wanting to find out how much a alpaca is then read on! :)

For a normal male its probably around £200-£300. :)

For a stud alpaca its is anything form £500-£10,000!!:O (stud animals are more expensive because they produce better wool or are highly bred)

For a female (they are more expensive because they have baby alpacas)500-£1000. :P

Thanks for reading :)

I hope it helped!!

What animals kill the alpaca?

Birds like the flamingo, Andean Flicker, and the Hillstar Hummingbird live in the Andes Mountains. Land animals include mountain lions and llamas. The Spectacled Bear and the Giant Toad also live in the Andes Mountains.

Will horses attack alpacas?

No, horses hate alpacas. They can sometimes live with them, but they generally find them scary, creepy, and will spook at them. Some horses can live with them though, if they see them for a while across their paddock, or beside their paddock.

What noise does a Alpaca make?

the sound that sheep make is bah

Actually, it is BLEAT. It can also be the characteristic cry of a goat or calf. Bleat can be the verb to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf. bleating, bleated, bleats

What colers are Alpacas?

Alpacas can come in as many colours as you can find them in. The main colours, though, are brown, black, white, palimino and grey.

Addition to original answer:

Alpacas can be registered as one or more of 16 standard colors as set forth by AOBA-Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association as of 2010.

The official colors are:

White

Beige

Light Fawn

Medium Fawn

Dark Fawn

Light Brown

Medium Brown

Dark Brown

Bay Black

True Black

Light Silver Grey

Medium Silver Grey

Dark Silver Grey

Light Rose Grey

Medium Rose Grey

Dark Rose Grey

They can also be patterns of several colors.

How do you soften alpaca sweater?

The best way to shrink alpaca wool sweaters is by washing them in hot water. During the process, you want to keep checking the size, so that you don't shrink it too much.

Can people eat alpaca meat?

(1) Yes. The meat of all mammals can be eaten if properly prepared. (2) Yes. An alpaca is a mammal, and it can be eaten if prepared properly. It used to be considered a delicacy in South America until recently.

(3) Any meat can be eaten, but since the alpaca gene pool is getting increasingly smaller, you will not see any alpaca meat on the legal market. (4) Alpaca meat can indeed be eaten. The alpaca has an increasingly small gene pool, so it is not likely you shall ever eat it. Alpacas are prized for their wool, and are not considered a meat animal. Alpaca meat can be eaten

Do alpacas have hoofs?

No, in fact, alpacas and other camelids do not have hooves. They have feet with two padded toes, with a toenail on each toe. A hoof, cloven or not, is a much different structure. When angered enough, they can and will kick out and rake those hooks over whatever is attacking them

What is the name for the fear of alpacas?

It may be Ovinaphobia, this particular phobia has had little research conducted to enable a better understanding.

What are alpacas threats?

Alpacas are threatened by pumas, mountain lions, bears,other large mountain animals, wolves, and sometimes humans.

Why is there so much rice in Indonesia?

because rice is their staple food just like bread is the westerns world staple food

Is a alpacka a lama?

No they are there own species.

Is eating cloned cattle meat safe?

There is no reason to believe it wouldn't be. The cloning process does not make an animal somehow different. However, cloning is an expensive and finicky procedure, and it's unlikely that a cloned animal would simply be used for meat.

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How many acres do you need to have an alpaca?

Alpacas need approximately one acre per five animals. T

What is Alpaca Mexico on my jewelry?

Alpaca Mexico refers to a type of metal alloy commonly used in jewelry, particularly in pieces made in Mexico. It typically consists of nickel, copper, and zinc, giving it a silver-like appearance while being more affordable than sterling silver. The term "Alpaca" is sometimes used interchangeably with "German silver," although it does not contain any actual silver. Jewelry marked with "Alpaca Mexico" is often appreciated for its durability and attractive finish.

Do alpacas live with the lama?

Alpacas can and often do live with llamas in captivity. Many people keep at least one llama in with their alpacas to protect them from & warn them of predators, as llamas are more inclined to fight off predators and protect their herd than alpacas.