| Alpaca Facts |
Alpacas are members of the camel (camel id) family. Alpacas have the following
characteristics: Very fine, soft, dense hollow fiber, with very warm insulative properties.
A fiber that is almost free of guard hair and is "no-itch fiber". Unlike wool that tends to
itch, Alpaca fiber has a feel of cashmere but lighter and warmer than wool.
Alpacas are very gentle and curious animals. They are social animals and can be
pleasantly dependent on humans. With a little training they become great pets. Alpacas
will occasionally spit at each other when they are competing for food or trying to establish
their pecking order. Alpaca will spit at humans if they are frightened or nervous. The
natural habitat of the alpaca is the high Andes of South America. Since 1984 they have
also flourished on farms throughout the United States.
The type of alpaca we have is the huacaya (pronounced wah-key-a). They have colorful
fiber that is extremely fine and gives the alpaca a woolly and round appearance. The Alpaca
enjoys being outside. The only shelter needed is a three sided structure for protection from
harsh weather.
Alpaca's are grazing animals and need little additional food supplement. Our alpaca food
supplement is a mixture of grains and minerals.
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