ABQ'S ALPACAS
Breeders and Exporters of Alpacas from Chile to the World

Alpacas - Frequently asked questions

Alpacas are native to the Andes in South America. ABQ Alpacas export live alpacas to England for breeding and fleece from Chile and Peru.

14. Shearing Aplacas.
Shearing should be done once a year in the spring or early summer This also allows them to remain cool during the hot summer months and regrow sufficient fleece for protcection against the winter cold.
The fleece from shearing one year's growth will normally weigh about 5 to 6 pounds per alpaca, some may produce up to 7 pounds. This is enough to make 6 or 7 sweaters.

Alpacas England information & alpaca sales england. Alpaca england information for breeders and alpaca farmers worldwide. Alpacas delivered & exported.

1. The Alpaca
2. 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.