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Burgis Brook Alpacas is always available to answer any questions you may have related to the breed, the husbandry, the organization and the philosophy of being an alpaca owner. But for those of you who want to gather all the written information there is to know about these wonderful animals, we have briefly stated the basics here with links to pdf files for you to download and read at your leisure.
- There are two types of alpacas -- the Huacaya with fluffy fleece and the Suri with long silky locks.
- Alpacas are registered with DNA testing and there are approximately 95,000 in North America today.
- Alpacas are beautiful and come in over 22 colors
- They are about 36" tall at the withers and weigh about 150-175 pounds.
- Alpacas are adaptable to varied habitat, successfully being raised from Australia to Alaska and from 15,000 feet to sea level.
- Alpacas have a relatively long and trouble-free reproductive life span.
- Alpacas are safe, they don't bite or butt.
- Alpacas are useful: they produce fine and valuable fleece as well as make wonderful pets.
- Alpacas are intelligent and easy to train, which makes them pleasant to be around.
- Alpacas do not require special shelter or care.
- Alpacas require minimal fencing.
- Alpacas can be pastured at 5 or 6 per acre.
- Alpacas are considered disease-resistant animals, which lowers
insurance and veterinarian costs.
- Alpacas are rare outside of South America and cannot be mass-produced.
- Alpacas are easy to transport, which allows them to be traded across the country.
- Alpacas can be insured against loss.
You can also open and print these pdf files and links for alpaca articles, history, fiber facts, investment, the Alpaca Registry, AOBA and NEAOBA association information.
Alpaca & Fiber Articles
Resource Listings
ALPACA HISTORY PDF
ALPACA Fiber Stats PDF
AOBA Alpaca Info
New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Assoc.
The Alpaca Registry
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