Alpacas produce one of the world's finest natural fibers in more colors than occurs with any other animal. The alpaca fleece is as soft as cashmere and warmer than wool. For thousands of years, alpacas played a central role in the Incan culture in the Andean plateaus and mountains of South America and now alpacas are being recognized internationally. Easy to raise. Alpacas are quiet, gentle, intelligent, easy to handle and disease resistant.
Alpacas are hardy animals that graze on grass and are easy on the land.
Alpacas are being successfully raised and enjoyed throughout North America and the financial returns from owning and breeding alpacas on a few acres can be exemplary. Alpaca Breeders Association.