Some Quick Alpaca Facts

There are two types of alpacas; Huacaya and Suri. The huacaya is more of a furry type animal and the suri has long 'dread lock' type fiber. The lifespan of an alpaca in South America is about 20-25 years. They were first imported in North America in 1984, and with modern medical treatment here they may live even longer.

The alpaca gestation period is 11 months (give or take a week or two) and they only have one offspring, twins have been known to be born but this is very rare.

The alpaca stands about 36'' tall at the withers and weigh about 150 pounds full grown. Their size lends them to be gentle and easy to handle, especially for kids, transporting and in the show ring.

Alpacas are known as the world's finest livestock investments as well as practical pets. They are clean, safe, quiet, intelligent and very disease-resistant (believe it or not they are even insurable for a reasonable premium).

Alpacas have soft padded feet, not hooves and are gentle on the land because of this. The finest, most luxurious suits, sweaters, hats, and numerous other textiles are made from alpaca fleece.

Ohio is the third largest state in North America in numbers of alpacas and generally concentrated in the Northeast portion of the state. The advantage is that many animals and farms can be viewed on a one tank trip.

The financial returns of owning a small herd of alpacas are generous. It is not uncommon for alpaca breeders to realize up to a 70% return on their investment.

Alpacas can provide a satisfying addition to one's investment portfolio with the added benefit of encouraging a healthy lifestyle and family cohesiveness. It is easy to see that alpacas are a stress-free investment you can see, feel and grow. Often called 'THE HUGGABLE INVESTMENT' as you can see.

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