Some Basic Facts

• Alpacas are members of the camelid family. The tend to be mild-tempered, very inquisitive and have a tendency to bring great delight to their owners.
  
• There are Two Breed-types: the huacaya (wah-KI'-ya) and suri (surry). The main difference is in the fleece. Huacaya fleece has a really fluffy crimp that can be defined "waviness". The suris on the other hand have no crimp in their fleeces, and the fiber tends to cling to itself. As a result the fiber hangs in beautiful locks that hang down like a cascading waterfall.
  
• The Alpaca is Indigenous to South America, where it is raised for its soft fleece. They are sheered once a year usually yeilding between five to ten pounds. After some preparation it is ready to be spun into yarn. The yarn can be used to knit, crochet, and weave.
  
• Alpacas stand approximately 36 Inches tall, and weigh between 100 and 200 pounds.
  
• Alpacas require about 2% of their body weight in hay per day. They also require free access to water and free-choice minerals. You can also supplement their diets with additional grains.
  
• Alpacas are a gentle animal and we like to say that we dont kill them and they dont kill or injure us! They are the perfect livestock investment for someone looking for a kind and gentle animal to love and nurture.