The expense of maintaining an alpaca or llama is generally less than that of the average family dog.

Each llama consumes approximately a bale of hay a week and will forage during the grazing months.

Depending on age & breeding activity, grain consumption is minimal and is often used as a supplement for important minerals & vitamins.

Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, however consumption per animal ranges from 1 to 2 gallons a day.

Alpacas require approximately ¼ that of a llama’s feed needs.

These camelids have two soft padded toes on each foot, which makes them very gentle on pastures.

They are highly resilient and primarily disease resistant keeping vet costs far below that of other livestock.

They require minimal housing, are highly intelligent, have sweet dispositions and make incredible additions to any family or farming operation.

Alpacas & llamas are highly social animals.  It is a good idea to buy in pairs, unless other four-legged livestock companions such as a goat, sheep, horse or cow currently reside on your farm.

Alpacas and llamas are still gaining ground in the world of US Agricultural industry. Considered mostly as a hobby, novelty animal for fleece, there surprisingly hasn’t been much in the way of lobbying efforts to promote the use of this creatures in the "green" or "organic" market place.