Exotic Farm Animals - Questions And Answers About Alpacas As Pets
Filed Under Legal and Law, Pets | Posted on March 7, 2008
Wondering about raising alpacas as pets? Well, wonder no more. These sixteen questions and answers will help you decide if raising exotic farm animals will work for you.
1. How much room does an alpaca need?
One acre will keep five
alpacas healthy and happy.
2. What kind of fencing and shelter are needed for an alpaca?
Alpacas
will not challenge a fence. A fence is needed to keep predators out,
especially the neighborhood dog. It must be a fence that an alpaca can
not stick its head through and get stuck, too. 2 x 4 no climb fencing
works well. Be sure a dog can not dig under the fence or gate. A three-
sided shelter is plenty in most climates, in really cold areas you may want
a barn.
Rearing Alpacas
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 7, 2008
When have you ever kissed and cuddled your most recent investment? I bet the answer is never! Well, almost 2000 Americans are doing just that right now. Starting an “alpaca farm” is becoming very popular these days, and it is also very profitable! The value of a breeding female alpaca is around $20,000 and if you sell her offspring, you can expect to get around $10,000.