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Alpacas for sale are a great choice

  Alpacas for sale are a great choice for those looking to raise animals on their property. Alpacas are gentle, inquisitive creatures that make wonderful companions and can easily be trained to do simple tasks like leading or following you around the pasture. These animals also produce luxurious fiber that can be used in many ways such as weaving, knitting and felting projects. With an alpaca’s natural curiosity and intelligence, they are easy to train, making them a perfect addition to any home or farmstead. When considering purchasing an alpaca, there are several factors one should consider before making their purchase decision. Firstly, it is important to determine what type of animal best suits your lifestyle and budget; whether you choose a Huacaya (the most common breed) with its thick wool coat or Suri (less common but known for its silky locks), both breeds have distinct qualities which will affect the cost of care for each animal over time. Additionally, if you plan on taking

Huacaya alpaca for sale - or Suri ?

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So this is a question most alpaca farmers ask at some point during there carrier, so I wanted to go through the pros and the cons between the two. Lets take a look at the fores for the Huacaya alpaca for sale and then move on to the Suri Huacaya Alpacas  They look like big teady bears the fleece is massive in comparison.   The fleece is hypoallergenic  so people can wear it close to the skin without irritaition.  it is very soft microns down to about 14 which is fine comared to say sheep at 30 micron There is not lanolin in the fleece so it is easaly proccesed. The animal its self is no different in any other way to the suri   Suri Alpacas The Suri Alpaca which again you can find suri alpaca for sale The fleece is very close to the body and makes the animal look slim The fleece hangs like dreadlocks  The Suri fleece fetches more money in comparison Spinners often mix the fleece with silk or wool as it can be slipery to use only 5% of Alpacas are suri