How to Raise Alpacas
  • 1. What is the primary reason alpacas are raised?
A) For meat production
B) As guard animals
C) For their fiber (wool)
D) For milk production
  • 2. What is the gestation period for alpacas?
A) 6 months
B) 9 months
C) 15 months
D) 11.5 months
  • 3. What is a baby alpaca called?
A) Foal
B) Kid
C) Cria
D) Calf
  • 4. What type of climate do alpacas generally thrive in?
A) Hot and humid
B) Cool and dry
C) Tropical
D) Desert
  • 5. What is the recommended minimum fencing height for alpacas?
A) 1 foot
B) 6-7 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 4-5 feet
  • 6. What is the primary dietary need for alpacas?
A) Meat
B) Fish
C) Grain
D) Hay or pasture
  • 7. What is the recommended frequency of shearing alpacas?
A) Never
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 6 months
  • 8. What common parasite are alpacas susceptible to?
A) Meningeal Worm
B) Fleas
C) Lice
D) Tapeworms
  • 9. What vitamin is essential to supplement in some alpaca diets, especially during winter?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin C
  • 10. What is the typical lifespan of an alpaca?
A) 15-20 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 1-5 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 11. What is 'berserk male syndrome'?
A) A mating ritual
B) Aggressive behavior in male alpacas due to early handling
C) A type of alpaca fiber
D) A disease affecting male alpacas
  • 12. What is the recommended stocking rate for alpacas per acre?
A) 6-10 alpacas
B) 50+ alpacas
C) 1-2 alpacas
D) 20-30 alpacas
  • 13. What is the primary purpose of using a scale for alpacas?
A) To estimate age
B) To monitor weight and health
C) To determine fiber yield
D) To identify breeding potential
  • 14. What is a common method of preventing internal parasites in alpacas?
A) Strictly feeding grain
B) Isolation
C) Regular fecal testing and deworming
D) Vaccination
  • 15. Which of these plants is generally toxic to alpacas?
A) Timothy Hay
B) Clover
C) Rhododendron
D) Orchard Grass
  • 16. What is a 'communal dung pile' that alpacas create called?
A) Midden
B) Latrine
C) Nest
D) Dung pile
  • 17. What does 'cushing' refer to in alpacas?
A) Lying down comfortably
B) Vocalization
C) Eating vigorously
D) Running quickly
  • 18. What is the name of the alpaca breed primarily raised for fiber?
A) Llama
B) Huacaya
C) Guanaco
D) Vicuña
  • 19. What is the ideal body condition score for an alpaca?
A) 5 out of 5
B) 1 out of 5
C) 2 out of 5
D) 3 out of 5
  • 20. What is the typical cost of an alpaca?
A) $10
B) Varies greatly based on genetics and quality
C) $100
D) $10,000
  • 21. What is the best time of year to breed alpacas?
A) Spring or Summer
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Anytime of Year
  • 22. What is the primary method of cooling alpacas in hot weather?
A) Applying sunscreen
B) Using blankets
C) Shearing
D) Feeding hot peppers
  • 23. What is a typical symptom of heat stress in alpacas?
A) Rapid weight gain
B) Shivering
C) Increased appetite
D) Open-mouth breathing
  • 24. What biosecurity measure is important when introducing new alpacas to a herd?
A) Painting them a different color
B) Immediately mixing them with the herd
C) Quarantine
D) Giving them extra grain
  • 25. What is the purpose of a 'halter' on an alpaca?
A) For leading and handling
B) To measure fiber length
C) For decoration
D) For protection from the sun
  • 26. What is the primary use of alpaca fiber?
A) Construction
B) Fuel
C) Textiles
D) Animal feed
  • 27. What is the purpose of a cria coat?
A) To provide warmth to a newborn cria
B) To protect from insect bites
C) For use in alpaca shows
D) To show alpacas at exhibitions
  • 28. What is the importance of selenium for alpacas?
A) Muscle function and immune system support
B) Digestive health
C) Fiber growth
D) Bone strength
  • 29. What is a 'machu' in alpaca breeding?
A) A pregnant female alpaca
B) A baby alpaca
C) A castrated male alpaca
D) A mature male alpaca
  • 30. Which organization maintains the alpaca registry in North America?
A) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B) Alpaca Owners Association (AOA)
C) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
D) American Kennel Club (AKC)
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