Question 1

Where do they originate?

Accepted Answer

Alpacas are ‘camelids’ that are related to llamas, guanaco’s and vicunas that come from South America.

Question 2

How long do Alpacas live?

Accepted Answer

18-24 years.  The reproductive life-span of a female is 1.5 to 19 years

Question 3

Can one Alpaca live on its own?

Accepted Answer

No, are heard animals. So there should be a minimum of 2  together.

Question 4

What do they eat?

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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.

Question 5

Can they be used to guard sheep and chickens?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 6

Do Alpacas spit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they have 3 types of spit… a dry spit, a wet spit and a full on stomach regurgitation spit!

Question 7

How much land do I need?

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Question 8

How much do they cost to buy?

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Question 9

How much do they cost to keep?

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Question 10

Why do people keep Alpacas?

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Question 11

Are Alpacas hard to look after?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do they originate?

How long do Alpacas live?

Can one Alpaca live on its own?

What do they eat?

Can they be used to guard sheep and chickens?

Do Alpacas spit?

How much land do I need?

How much do they cost to buy?

How much do they cost to keep?

Why do people keep Alpacas?

Are Alpacas hard to look after?