Their value is in their marvelous fiber which is lighter and warmer than wool. The alpaca breeders in this country and world-wide are well organized and have developed a sophisticated breeding program and marketing plan. Dalton and a 3 week old Cria Alpacas are considered livestock, not exotics. They are herd animals and prefer the company of other alpacas. They are social animals and communicate with each other using soft humming noises, body and head movements.
Alpacas are quiet and gentle to the land.
They defecate in fixed areas in the pasture and do not graze near those areas in order to avoid parasites. Alpacas are gentle animals and they enjoy association with people. Her next expected cria will be born in September 2000. Gold Dust took 1st place in his halter class during the 1998 Estes Park Wool Market and 2nd place in the 1997 Fleece Show at the Estes Park Wool Market and at the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Show. You can visit me, I love showing off.