Why do people keep alpacas? | Fostings Alpacas

Why keep alpacas?

Keeping alpacas is a wonderful and rewarding experience. People keep alpacas because their calm and inquisitive nature makes them great companions to spend your time with, they are gentle on the ground which makes them the ideal grazing animal, they have fantastic guarding instincts which comes in handy when protecting other animals and so many more reasons besides!

Check out some of the top reasons people keep alpacas below...

Field Pets

The calm and gentle nature of alpacas makes them the ideal pet and can be trained to walk on a halter.

Flock Guards

Farmers and smallholders are increasingly keeping alpacas to help protect their turkeys, chickens or lambs from predators.

Breeding

There are growing number of breeding herds across the UK which need replenishing as animals age.

Clothing

Alpaca fibre from their fleece can be used to produce soft and warm blankets, socks and hats etc.

Glamping

It is not uncommon to see animals featured as part of the experience at glamping sites to help draw guests in.

Diversification

Alpacas can be a great way to diversify from traditional farming and the opportunities are only limited by your imagination!

Learn How To Look After Alpacas

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Learn How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide

Alpaca Husbandry Course in Wales