Info on alpacas males for sale and alpaca jack. At low altitudes, their wool is often of poorer quality, but nevertheless, they are well suited for conditions in the US and according to 1997 estimates, are being bred in at least 44 states. They are small compared to some of their sister species, approximately 36" at the withers. Their life span is 15 to 25 years, and their weight can range between 100 to 175 pounds, approximately one-half to one-third the size of some of their sister species. Their gestation period is approximately 11. Info on alpacas males for sale and alpaca jack.
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The babies, called cria, can stand and nurse within 30 minutes to one hour after birth, and they have a very low infant mortality rate. Info on alpacas males for sale and alpaca jack. The males produce approximately eight pounds and the females about five pounds of easily marketable fleece from their coats per year. These animals have a great variety of color, approximately 22 basic colors with many variations and blends. Their fleece has a cellular structure similar to hair and is more resilient and much stronger than that of Merino sheep. Their fleece is highly sought after in Britain, Europe, and Japan. Info on alpacas males for sale and alpaca jack.