Alpacas require less than 2 pounds of low protein hay daily, and fresh water. They defecate in fixed areas, thus clean-up and parasite control is a relatively easy job. Alpaca droppings are almost odorless, are low in nitrogen and make an excellent fertilizer. Alpacas are easily transported in a pick-up, van or trailer. They usually lie down in transit.
Alpacas are extremely hardy and adaptable to most climates, altitudes and conditions.
The majority of the 3 million alpacas found in the world today inhabit the high plains regions of Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Alpacas do spit, but normally just at each other. A female will spit off a male, refusing his advances if she is pregnant. Alpacas tend to be docile and easy-going creatures that get along fabulously with children and as a result can make good pets. Young alpacas are readily halter trained.