Publisher's Synopsis
Alpacas as pets
Alpacas As Pets is a one stop shop book for everything Alpaca related. If you are considering owning or have already acquired one of these adorable little South American Camelids, this book is for you. Arguably cuter than their more famous llama cousins, alpacas are quickly turning heads in the agricultural corners of the world with their gentle demeanor, low impact lifestyles and very valuable and luxurious fleece. Once reserved for Incan royalty, they have taken the world by storm. They are not like any livestock though and have their own special needs. Come find out how to properly raise and care for alpacas within these pages. Covered in this book: - Accessories- Behavior- Bonding- Breeding- Care- Common ailments- Costs- Day to day care- Enclosure- Facts- Feeding- Grooming- Health- History- Husbandry- Hygiene- Legalities- Must have's- Play and exercise- Responsible ownership- Training- Travelling- Vaccinations.... and much more
