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Where do they originate?Alpacas are ‘camelids’ that are related to llamas, guanaco’s and vicunas that come from South America.
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How long do Alpacas live?18-24 years. The reproductive life-span of a female is 1.5 to 19 years
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Can one Alpaca live on its own?No, are heard animals. So there should be a minimum of 2 together.
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What do they eat?Predominantly grass, they forage and will eat a variety of plants and leaves. They also need a supply of dry fibre such as hay and require some additional supplementary vitamins and minerals.
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Can they be used to guard sheep and chickens?Yes.
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Do Alpacas spit?Yes, they have 3 types of spit… a dry spit, a wet spit and a full on stomach regurgitation spit!
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How much land do I need?Enter your answer here
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How much do they cost to buy?Enter your answer here
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How much do they cost to keep?Enter your answer here
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Why do people keep Alpacas?Enter your answer here
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