Alpacas - Frequently asked questions
Alpacas are native to the Andes in South America. ABQ Alpacas export live alpacas to Australia for breeding and fleece from Chile and Peru.
12. Breeding. Female alpacas are mature enough to breed around 12 to 16 months old.
But in many coutries they are not mated until approaching 2 years of age. They have no season, or menstrual cycle, as many other animals do.
Rather, they are induced ovulators, meaning the eggs of the female are released in response to mating. Gestation is around 340 days.
Remating is best 14 to 18 days after giving birth. Crias are normally weaned at 6 to 7 months of age. During their life time females can produce 15 or more Cria. The males are usually sexually mature at 2 to 2 1/2 years of age sometimes as young as 1 1/2 years.
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1. The Alpaca2. Different types of alpacas
3. The Alpaca Family
4. How big are Alpacas
5. The alpacas temperment
6. The alpacas lifespan
7. Feeding requirements
8. Grazing requirements for alpacas
9. Alpaca hygiene
10. Farming requirements barns/shelter
11. Fencing requirements
12. Alpaca breeding
13. Veterinary care of alpacas
14. Shearing Aplacas
15. Alpaca fibre characteristics
16. Fibre selling.
