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More About Alpacas...
Behavior:
- Alpacas are alert, intelligent, curious and somewhat predictable
- They are social animals that seek companionship
- Humming is the alpaca's main way to communicate
- They also communicate with neck posturing, ear and tail positioning and head tilting
- Alpacas deposit their odorless bean-like pellets ( also known as Alpaca Gold because it makes such an amazing fertilizer)
in concentrated areas
Alpaca Maintenance & Care
- Alpacas are sheared without harm every twelve to eighteen months
- They require minimal fencing
- Alpacas can be pastured at five to 10 animals per acre
- They are virtually disease-resistant animals
- Alpacas require annual vaccinations with tetanus and other locally appropriate vaccines
- They need routine parasite control
- Teeth and nails require occasional trimming
Here are some interesting articles about Alpacas and the Alpaca Lifestyle
