Why to people raise alpacas?
by Mark Puhr January 2002 Homestead Alpacas There are several reason why people purchase these beautiful animals. • Investment livestock • Looking for a new kind of pet • As a source of fiber to spin • A different lifestyle I know several people that make a living raising alpacas by selling their off-spring. These are rare animals and it will be many years before there are sufficient numbers to warrant lower prices. And as with other livestock, quality animals will always retain a higher value. To find out why people purchase investment animals, check out the other links on this web site for tax and investment information or visit the alpacainfo.com site, you can also contact us for the “Financial aspects of Alpaca ownership” brochure. Alpacas are not expensive pets or at least they don’t have to be. Pet quality males sell for around $1,000, not much different than some breeds of dogs and they don’t eat as much as a large dog. Look for halter trained, pet therapy type animals. Pet qual
