Alpacas have so many great qualities, some of which are listed below.
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Alpacas are gentle and easy to handle. |
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They are easy on the land because of their soft, padded feet. |
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Their size makes them manageable even for a single person. |
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Their cashmere-like wool can be used to produce luxury items for sale, or gift giving. |
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Alpacas are easy to feed. |
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The alpaca business provides substantial tax advantages including expense deductions and depreciation. |
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Each alpaca can be insured for its full purchase price. |
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They are beautiful and calming to look at. |
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Alpacas are hardy. |
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Alpacas are rare, with
only "46,000 ARI registered alpacas in the United States as of
June 2003"*. |
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Alpacas have only one cria
(baby) per year, ensuring their rarity for years to come. |
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Alpacas come in several beautiful colors with many variations and blends. |
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The alpaca community in the United States provides an opportunity for friendships and learning. |
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Alpacas can be managed on relatively small acreage - 5-10 alpacas to an acre is adequate depending on the land. |
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They dung in piles making cleanup easy and their dung makes great
fertilizer! |
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Alpacas can be trained easily because they are intelligent. |
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Their
"product" of
fiber can be harvested without pain or slaughter. |
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Alpacas can be transported easily in a van or trailer. |
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They are fun! |
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*Source: AOBA |
