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