Comments on: Raising Alpacas – Cost, Care, Cuteness

By: Priscila Cavalcante

Priscila Cavalcante — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:34:19 +0000

This article is amazing! Thank you so much for doing the research! Any chance you can share the average vet bill/ year per alpaca? Also, the feeding and health cost/year are those per animal or together for the three?

By: Tracy Fredrychowski

Tracy Fredrychowski — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:27:22 +0000

In reply to Melissa. I have found an Etsy store works best. I would also start following some fiber groups on Facebook you'll find people looking to buy fiber there as well.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:46:23 +0000

How do you find places that will purchase the fiber?

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:09:52 +0000

Thank you for your instructional insite into alpacas. I have been considering then also as my granddaughters have been asking.
I wonder how they would be here in the cold of Pennsylvania. Are they dog and horse friendly.
Thanks again

By: Tracy Fredrychowski

Tracy Fredrychowski — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:58:32 +0000

In reply to Maria.

Maria,

The only advice I can give is the joy these animals bring to the farm are endless. No they do not help supply us with food or do they add a lot to our income, but the satisfaction I get from the fiber they produce is endless. I love sitting at my spinning wheel and feel their fiber between my fingers…it is smooth and silky and like honey in my hands. Beside our rabbits they are the easiest animal to raise. They only eat about 1 cup of food a day and they graze the rest of the day. They require a shot every 6 weeks and a vaccination once a year, but other than that they are simple to care for. I would highly recommend adding then to your farm!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:42:55 +0000

HI Tracy,
I came across your post on pinterest. I have recently found and interest in spinning and am falling in love with possibly having a hobby farm that would include alpacas. I understand that this not a quest you venture into lightly, however am wondering if you have any words of wisdom for a beginner?
Thanks

By: Tracy Fredrychowski

Tracy Fredrychowski — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:54:27 +0000

In reply to Lori. I am loving working with the fiber and they are a real blessing on our homestead. We are getting so much enjoyment from them!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:23:04 +0000

We got 3 alpacas in May. Had them sheared but still need to find a spinner. They are interesting to watch 😉 Good luck!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:37:28 +0000

Have fun with your Alpacas 🙂

By: Tracy Fredrychowski

Tracy Fredrychowski — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:25:08 +0000

In reply to Zan. Thanks Zan! I know we will have a ball with them!