Alpacas- A Great Family Business
Alpacas can be a great family business, here's why.......
- They are a small, gentle, quiet animal
A full grown alpaca weighs between 120-180 pounds, making them easy to handle, especially since they are a docile animal. These characteristics make them very appealing to all ages.
- Alpacas are easy to care for
Alpacas are very easy to maintain, they pretty much sustain themselves. With annual vaccines and routine worming they are very basic. They eat a lot less then most other livestock and are disease resistant. Alpacas are also great at pooping in one pile, making it very easy to clean up after them. Their poop makes excellent fertilizer!
- Alpacas promote a healthy earth
Alpacas are very earth friendly. They have padded feet so they are gentle on the ground and take up very little space. 6-8 alpacas can fit comfortably on one acre of land. Plus getting out and working with them is great physical activity for everyone.
- Teaches responsibility
Kids of all ages can benefit from having alpacas in their life. Involving kids in the daily care of them teaches great responsibility and positive work ethics. They learn that the alpacas depend on them for survival and gives a sense of need and importance.
- Great business for a stay a home parent(s)
If you are looking for an enjoyable work from home business, alpacas are a great option. Alpacas are the number one home business for women right now in the US. Most women have the skills to succeed in raising alpacas with their sales skills and fashion know how.
- Do you love arts and crafts?
Alpacas teach new skills. Working with their fiber opens new doors for learning to spin, weave, knit, and felt. There are many crafts to be made with alpaca fiber.