What do alpacas need to survive?
Alpacas need fresh water daily. They can survive on pasture or dry feed. They prefer a three-sided shelter with four-to-eight square feet per animal for social space. They also need CD&T Rabies vaccinations yearly and de-worming shots periodically. return to top 6. How long do alpacas live? Alpacas in South America live for 15-20 years. But alpacas have only been in America since 1984. Most breeders believe they will live longer if they are exposed to rich vegetation, detailed nutritional programs, top veterinary care, and are placed in a clean, stress-free environment. return to top 7. Dont alpacas spit? All Camalids use light spitting as a means of communication. When they have a dispute they often dig deeper for a rumen-type spit. Normally, they wont spit unless they are provoked. For example, sometimes they will spit if you approach their young (crias). Spitting and running are their only natural defenses. return to top 8. When do you shear alpacas fleece? In the Northeast, around
