Coming up weaners/weanlings for sale.
EOI.
White Suri. Born January 2023. Sold as a pair.
Weaner, photo taken in June 2023 just after the rain.
Weaner # 1
Friendly, easy to handle, beautiful fleece and excellent buddies should remain together as bonded. Please refer to our earlier blog post below for more information regarding our alpacas and farm. If you would like to know more about alpacas, why not join our monthly workshop in the Hunter Valley?
Alpacas are social animals with strong herd instincts. It is essential never to keep an alpaca alone. While some alpaca have formed bonds with other species, keeping two or more alpacas together is preferable for optimal well-being.
Delivery service is also offered around the Hunter Valley, Sydney, Central Coast region.
Why not purchase your farming alpaca book online if you can’t attend our Hunter Valley workshop? Click here to purchase your copy.
Weaner # 2
Alpaca Facts
Alpaca farming in South America is primarily concentrated in the high-altitude regions of Southern Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. However, Australia has emerged as the largest alpaca herd outside of South America, with an impressive herd size of approximately 400,000.*
- The average life span: 15-20 years
- The average female fertility: 12-18 years
- Age of sexual maturity - Male: 2-2 ½ years Female: 12-18 months
- Average adult weight: 55 – 80 Kg
- Average birth weight: 6 – 8 Kg
- Average gestation: 335 - 342 days
*figures are taken from the June 2023 Australian Alpaca Association
Read our next blog for more information on Australian Alpacas.