iving with Alpacas
Alpacas are a lifestyle choice with benefits and opportunities for the whole family.  As more and more people are discovering, raising alpacas can add a dimension to family life that many find to be just what they have been looking for in terms of relaxation, fun, and a potential source of income.

Raising alpacas is a lifestyle and investment available to many, from the empty-nester to a family with children to the professional looking for an outlet to daily stress. While the individuals and families who have decided to experience the alpaca adventure are widely diverse in their  backgrounds, they share a common love for animals and a desire to remove stress from their lives.

Alpacas meet the qualifications for such a lifestyle effortlessly. Families with children will appreciate how alpacas are so gentle and easy to handle, and they may want to become involved in the many  family-oriented events around the country. Fairs, auctions, shows, and on-the-farm activities are just some of the events in which to participate.

The cost of Alpacas depends on your use Investment Registered Alpacas are an ideal investment opportunity for people seeking long term growth and immediate tax savings. Wool for Spinning Alpacas produce the highest quality wool known to man.  Because they are such easy keepers, many spinners enjoy growing their own wool. Family Pet Alpacas are lovable, hug able and friendly.  They are very easy to train and take care of.  Many alpaca owners have little or no previous live stock experience.

The highly prized fleece of the alpaca has inspired many to start in-home "cottage industries" which involve shearing the alpacas and spinning the fiber of their own animals into yarn that can  be made into high quality apparel while others market the fiber through the support of organized  fiber co-ops.

Alpacas require a small amount of acreage compared to other livestock; the average farm is less than 5 acres. They eat pasture grasses and hay. A small three-sided barn or shelter is adequate for a small herd. The size of the herd is up to the individual's personal goals. The fact that alpacas  are "easy keepers" makes them an attractive alternative investment. Owners still living in the city or suburbs can board their animals at many established alpaca farms, building their herds with an eye to the future when they can become more hands-on by raising their alpacas themselves.