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