What does an alpaca cost (price range and average)?
Price, as always, is a reflection of demand. Interest in buying alpacas is high and limited. Alpacas cost about $1000 for a non-breeding male, to over $250,000 for a top-class herdsire. Most people start their herd with good quality, bred females, costing $12,000 to $30,000. The slow rate of reproduction means that supply is unlikely to exceed demand in the foreseeable future.
