How to Raise Alpacas
  • 1. What is the primary reason alpacas are raised?
A) For milk production
B) For their fiber (wool)
C) For meat production
D) As guard animals
  • 2. What is the gestation period for alpacas?
A) 15 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 11.5 months
  • 3. What is a baby alpaca called?
A) Calf
B) Kid
C) Cria
D) Foal
  • 4. What type of climate do alpacas generally thrive in?
A) Desert
B) Cool and dry
C) Tropical
D) Hot and humid
  • 5. What is the recommended minimum fencing height for alpacas?
A) 1 foot
B) 2-3 feet
C) 4-5 feet
D) 6-7 feet
  • 6. What is the primary dietary need for alpacas?
A) Grain
B) Hay or pasture
C) Fish
D) Meat
  • 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) Lice
C) Tapeworms
D) Fleas
  • 9. What vitamin is essential to supplement in some alpaca diets, especially during winter?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
  • 10. What is the typical lifespan of an alpaca?
A) 25-30 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 1-5 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 11. What is 'berserk male syndrome'?
A) Aggressive behavior in male alpacas due to early handling
B) A mating ritual
C) A type of alpaca fiber
D) A disease affecting male alpacas
  • 12. What is the recommended stocking rate for alpacas per acre?
A) 50+ alpacas
B) 20-30 alpacas
C) 6-10 alpacas
D) 1-2 alpacas
  • 13. What is the primary purpose of using a scale for alpacas?
A) To monitor weight and health
B) To determine fiber yield
C) To identify breeding potential
D) To estimate age
  • 14. What is a common method of preventing internal parasites in alpacas?
A) Vaccination
B) Strictly feeding grain
C) Regular fecal testing and deworming
D) Isolation
  • 15. Which of these plants is generally toxic to alpacas?
A) Clover
B) Timothy Hay
C) Rhododendron
D) Orchard Grass
  • 16. What is a 'communal dung pile' that alpacas create called?
A) Latrine
B) Nest
C) Midden
D) Dung pile
  • 17. What does 'cushing' refer to in alpacas?
A) Eating vigorously
B) Vocalization
C) Running quickly
D) Lying down comfortably
  • 18. What is the name of the alpaca breed primarily raised for fiber?
A) Llama
B) Vicuña
C) Huacaya
D) Guanaco
  • 19. What is the ideal body condition score for an alpaca?
A) 1 out of 5
B) 5 out of 5
C) 2 out of 5
D) 3 out of 5
  • 20. What is the typical cost of an alpaca?
A) $10,000
B) $100
C) $10
D) Varies greatly based on genetics and quality
  • 21. What is the best time of year to breed alpacas?
A) Anytime of Year
B) Winter
C) Fall
D) Spring or Summer
  • 22. What is the primary method of cooling alpacas in hot weather?
A) Applying sunscreen
B) Feeding hot peppers
C) Shearing
D) Using blankets
  • 23. What is a typical symptom of heat stress in alpacas?
A) Rapid weight gain
B) Open-mouth breathing
C) Increased appetite
D) Shivering
  • 24. What biosecurity measure is important when introducing new alpacas to a herd?
A) Immediately mixing them with the herd
B) Painting them a different color
C) Giving them extra grain
D) Quarantine
  • 25. What is the purpose of a 'halter' on an alpaca?
A) For leading and handling
B) For protection from the sun
C) For decoration
D) To measure fiber length
  • 26. What is the primary use of alpaca fiber?
A) Animal feed
B) Fuel
C) Textiles
D) Construction
  • 27. What is the purpose of a cria coat?
A) For use in alpaca shows
B) To protect from insect bites
C) To show alpacas at exhibitions
D) To provide warmth to a newborn cria
  • 28. What is the importance of selenium for alpacas?
A) Fiber growth
B) Digestive health
C) Bone strength
D) Muscle function and immune system support
  • 29. What is a 'machu' in alpaca breeding?
A) A pregnant female alpaca
B) A castrated male alpaca
C) A baby alpaca
D) A mature male alpaca
  • 30. Which organization maintains the alpaca registry in North America?
A) Alpaca Owners Association (AOA)
B) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
D) American Kennel Club (AKC)
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