Ask Daryl: I’d like to start raising alpacas but I do not have any land. Any suggestions?
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Ask Daryl: Can I own just one alpaca?
Alpacas need companionship of at least one other alpaca in order to thrive. They are herd oriented and do best when they feel safe (which is in numbers). If a person wants to grow their herd and can only afford one female many times a gentle gelded male may be the answer for companionship as [...]
Ask Daryl: What does an alpaca eat?
Alpacas prefer to graze out in the open spaces and will consume…
Ask Daryl: I’ve heard alpaca owners refer to “handle” when talking about fiber. What is it and why is it important?
Handle refers to the way the fiber feels to the touch. Since alpacas are a fiber animal, handle is one of the most important components to breed for. The best handles are the result of consistency of a fine fleece. The best handles result in the best profits for alpaca finished goods. In the alpaca [...]
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For many years we have volunteered our time to many causes ranging from soup kitchens to church youth groups. As we planned for retirement we could not think of anything better than to retool ourselves to volunteer our time and money in new ways as we became older. More...
