About Alpacas

Just starting out? Learn some of the basics about these wonderful animals and their fiber. Find out about:

• Huacaya alpacas
• Suri alpacas
• Frequently asked questions
• Extensive resource list also available
  
  

Understanding Fleece and Fiber

Ultimately, alpacas are fiber-producing animals. Learn more about:

• Shearing alpacas
• Evaluating their fleece
• The fiber market as it exists today
• Extensive fiber resource list also available
  
  

Alpaca Care

There are as many husbandry strategies as there are farms and vets. This section introduces some of these alpaca care topics for you to consider:

• Feeding
• Facilities
• Health
• Breeding and birthing
• Typical care schedule and supplies
• Extensive health resource list and list of regional vets and hospitals are also available
  
  

Showing Alpacas

Coming soon... This section will introduce some of these topics:

• Show types
• Transportation
• Show results

Why Raise Alpacas

There are as many reasons to raise alpacas as there are people raising them. Find out more about:

• Business opportunity
• Luxury fiber
• New lifestyle options
• Getting started
• Extensive resource list also available
  
  

The Business of Alpacas

Coming soon... This section will introduce some of these topics:

• Sales
• Breeding
• Boarding
• Fleece and fiber
• Farm stores
• Other products
• Marketing
  
  

More Resources

Coming soon... This section will introduce some of these topics:

• Farm management
• Alpaca community
• Products and services
• Books and magazines