• We think our Alpacas are georgious! Would you agree?
Alpacas are widely regarded as the cutest of the Camelidae family, which also includes llamas, guanacos, vicuñas, and camels. With their floppy tufts, slender necks, expressive eyes, and coy grins, they are truly are the cutest of the cute!
• Alpacas are Ancient!
Alpacas are thought to have been domesticated more than 6,000 years ago by the Incas, who raised them for their prized fleece. alpaca fiber was reserved exclusively for the elite and noble due to its high quality and versatility.
Alpaca wool is considered to be one of the warmest types of animal fibers, is very hard to set on fire and is highly water-resistant.
• Alpacas can be fussy eaters!
Did you know alpacas have a split upper lip that helps them select the tastiest nibbles and and avoid any food that they don’t like?
• Humming is the most common sound alpacas make.
They hum softly when they’re curious, content, worried, bored, distressed, or cautious. When startled or in danger, one of them will announce a threat with a staccato alarm call and the rest will follow suit. When they breed, the male emits a unique throaty vocalization known to the alpaca-raising community as “orgling.”
• A baby alpaca is called a “Cria”
The word “Cria”directly translates as”breeding” in Spanish. Mothers bond with their Crias through vocalisation’s called humming, as well as through nuzzling and nose to nose contact.
Newborn alpacas typically weigh between 10 and 17 pounds (4.5 and 7.7 kilograms) and may be weaned after six to eight months.5
“Alpaca.” Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
As for adult alpacas, a female is called an “Hembra” and a male is called a “Macho.”
• Alpacas Spit at you!
Yes, it is true! Alpacas do spit but only do this when they are really upset and would like to warn away others. If you see their ears back and head up, back away!
• Alpacas are clean freaks
Alpacas practice good hygiene and have a designated bathroom area!