Why do alpacas command such high prices?
• They are pleasant, gentle, clean, do not smell and are earth friendly. • They are easy to take care of low maintenance, hardy/healthy. • They produce beautiful fiber that is in high demand because of the low supply of these rare and beautiful animals. • There are tax advantages in a recognized and sanctioned livestock business. • They are very enjoyable to be around, and make you laugh. Today it is a breeders market, and this will continue for some time. The alpaca will always be valuable because of the intrinsic value of their remarkable fleece. The fiber production in this country will increase until eventually there will be enough volume to enter the mass market with alpaca products. Alpaca farmers can opt to send their fiber to the Fiber Co-Op. The Co-op also offers its members the opportunity to purchase wholesale product to sell retail.
1. They are pleasant, gentle, clean, do not smell, and are earth-friendly. 2. They are easy to take care of-low maintenance, hardy/healthy. 3. They produce beautiful fiber that is in high demand because of the low supply of these rare and beautiful animals. 4. There are tax advantages in a recognized and sanctioned livestock venture. 5. They are very enjoyable to be around and make you laugh. Today, it is a breeders’ market, and this will continue for some time. Years from now, the alpaca will still be valuable because of the intrinsic value of its remarkable fleece. The fiber production in this country will increase until eventually there will be enough volume to enter the mass market with domestic alpaca products. Alpaca farmers can opt to send their fiber to the Fiber Co-op. The Co-op also offers its members the opportunity to purchase wholesale alpaca products to sell retail however they choose.
