Alpacas originate from Peru, Bolivia and Chile
Alpacas are members of the Camilia family which includes camels as well as llamas.
Life expectancy is 20-25 years.
Adults weigh 125-150 pounds.
Gestation averages 335-355 days
Alpacas have 3 stomachs!
Alpacas make 3 sounds:
Humming – “musical purring”
Tooting – to signal danger
Orgles – a male’s lovesong to his mate
Alpaca manure makes excellent fertilizer and may be applied directly to your garden without fear of “burning” your plants. Fertilizer can be purchased at our Wakefield Shop.