Alpaca
Advantages
- Alpacas
are non-aggressive animals that do not bite or butt.
Because they do not have incisors, horns, hoofs, or
claws they can not harm themselves or fellow alpacas.
- Alpacas
are calm animals that are easy to handle.
- These
wonderful animals produce a valuable fleece that has
been said to be softer than cashmere and warmer than
wool.
- Because
of their intelligence, they are both easy to train and
pleasant to be around.
- These
naturally beautiful animals are available in over 22
colors.
- Because
the animal is shorn you will be able to enjoy your
alpacas for many years and still profit on their luxury
fiber.
- Alpacas
are easy to care for and do not require a special type
of shelter.
- Alpacas
are considered disease resistant animals, which lowers
the cost of insurance and veterinary care.
-
Because
of their ability to adapt to their environment, alpacas
are being raised from Alaska to Australia and from
15,000 feet to sea level.
- Alpacas
cannot be mass-produced and are rare outside of South
America.
- Minimal
fencing is needed for alpacas.
- 5
to 10 alpacas can be pastured per acre.
- Because
of their ease in transporting, alpacas can be traded
across the country and around the world.
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To
learn more, contact Jack & Jill
Reinhart at:
Allegheny
Alpacas
(724)
940-4045
info@allalpacas.com