Frequently
asked questions...
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Are alpacas dangerous? |
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Absolutely not; they are extremely friendly
and intelligent animals
and will get on well
with other animals
such as sheep. Because
they do not have
any sharp claws or
teeth, they are safe
with children. |
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What do they eat? |
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Alpacas graze like other animals, and
because of their
origins on the Andes
Mountains, manage
their food very effectively.
During the winter
they can be fed on
hay or livestock
feed. If possible
they should be fed
on special Alpaca
feed. |
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Do alpacas have any special requirements? |
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No, all they need is a good field of
grass (at about 6
animals per acre),
a clean suppy of
water and a simple
shelter. They are
vaccinated, wormed
and sheared annualy. |
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Are alpacas intelligent? |
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Alpacas will quickly learn routine and
can be taught to
be lead on a halter.
They are always inquisitive
and alert. |
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How big do they grow? |
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Alpacas are generally around 2 metres
high and weigh around
65 kg. |
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