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3. What do you do with an Alpaca? Alpaca’s have historically been renowned for their extraordinarily luxurious fiber. They have more recently become beloved for their sociable and gentle nature while providing an excellent investment opportunity. The fleece, comparable to cashmere, is known for its fineness, light weight, and luster. Alpaca textile products are recognized world-wide. They make excellent companion animals and are also show animals with high aesthetic appeal. They have lovable dispositions. Alpacas are easily trained to lead and are gentle enough to be handled by children. They are always a hit in a parade. 4. How often do you shear alpacas? Alpacas are shorn once a year, in spring here in the mid-Atlantic. Shearing is the biggest maintenance task required and usually takes around five to ten minutes per animal for an experienced alpaca shearer. If you are purchasing your first alpacas, ask the breeder for the name of a recommended shearer, or ask if you can bring the al
