FAQ
| Are all Alpacas the same? | There are 2 types of alpacas. Huacaya (wah – ki – yah) dense, crimped, woolly fleece ‘teddy bear’ looking Suri (sur – ree) fine and lustrous fleece that grows parallel to the body ‘dreadlock’ looking |
| How long are alpacas pregnant? | Alpacas gestation lasts around 11.5 months (depending on time of the year) |
| How old do alpacas get? | Alpacas can live for 20 – 25 years |
| Do alpacas have teeth? | Alpacas have lower teeth that have to be trimmed yearly because they keep growing |
| Do alpacas spit? | Alpacas do spit, but only if they feel threatened and usually not to humans |
| How often do you shear an Alpaca? | Alpacas are sheared once a year, usually before summer |