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Category: Alpacas

link to Do Alpacas Like to Be Pet?

Do Alpacas Like to Be Pet?

Fuzzy animals just seem to be magnets for getting scratched behind the ears or being petted in general. But do livestock, like alpacas, like to be pet - or would they rather skip the...

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link to Can You Run Alpacas and Cattle Together?

Can You Run Alpacas and Cattle Together?

With having a backyard homestead and having smaller herds, sometimes it makes better sense to keep your animals together. But could you keep a cow and alpacas together? Or what about several cows and...

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link to Can Alpacas Swim? Do They like the Water?

Can Alpacas Swim? Do They like the Water?

While I've been researching alpacas for our backyard homestead, I've often wondered if they like keeping cool in a small pool of water. But then I wondered if the fiber would be problematic for...

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link to Why Alpacas Fight Each Other and How You Can Help

Why Alpacas Fight Each Other and How You Can Help

As I've been researching alpacas for our backyard homestead, I wondered if fighting would be a problem. So I sat down to research how, when, and who they fight - and what I can do to prevent or help...

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link to How Many Alpacas Should you Get? (A Practical Guide)

How Many Alpacas Should you Get? (A Practical Guide)

If you're considering getting alpacas, it's important to think about how large (or small) you want your herd to be. So I sat down to research the answer to this question: how many alpacas should you...

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link to The Do’s and Don’ts of Grooming Alpacas: an Essential Guide

The Do’s and Don’ts of Grooming Alpacas: an Essential Guide

When you're considering getting an alpaca (or two), it's important to know how to groom them. So, let's talk about the dos and don'ts of alpaca grooming, based on my extensive research. Alpacas...

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