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Alpacas are native to South America Farmed for their fleece They are shorn once a year in the spring There are two types of alpaca; Huacaya - the fluffy ones and Suri - with long silky ringlets Alpaca are easy to care for No Foot rot - they have a soft padded foot No Flystrike - very little lanolin in the fleece Alpaca are a viable investment for a small block |
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History of Alpaca |
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Alpacas are members of the South American Camelid family. They are a domesticated animal, most likely descended from the vicuna...
There are different theories around about what a suri is exactly. The most popular being Ponzonie single gene theory. This sets out that the suri is the dominant gene...Suri Alpaca |
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Suri produce a rare beautiful fibre unlike that from any other animal. The best known suri trait is the outstanding natural luster but it also has a beautiful feel...Suri Fibre |
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Suri produce a rare beautiful fibre unlike that from any other animal. The best known suri trait is the outstanding natural luster but it also has a beautiful feel...Buying guide |
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Purchasing your first alpaca can be daunting, there seems like so much you need to know. So to make it a bit easier we have put together some quick tips to help you.Farming Alpaca |
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Alpacas are superb animals to farm as they are intelligent, easy to handle and very hardy. They also possess a very appealing and calming presence.
