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How to Raise Alpacas
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the primary reason alpacas are raised?
A) For meat production
B) For their fiber (wool)
C) For milk production
D) As guard animals
  • 2. What is the gestation period for alpacas?
A) 9 months
B) 11.5 months
C) 6 months
D) 15 months
  • 3. What is a baby alpaca called?
A) Kid
B) Foal
C) Calf
D) Cria
  • 4. What type of climate do alpacas generally thrive in?
A) Tropical
B) Hot and humid
C) Cool and dry
D) Desert
  • 5. What is the recommended minimum fencing height for alpacas?
A) 6-7 feet
B) 2-3 feet
C) 1 foot
D) 4-5 feet
  • 6. What is the primary dietary need for alpacas?
A) Fish
B) Meat
C) Hay or pasture
D) Grain
  • 7. What is the recommended frequency of shearing alpacas?
A) Never
B) Annually
C) Every 6 months
D) Every 2 years
  • 8. What common parasite are alpacas susceptible to?
A) Lice
B) Meningeal Worm
C) Tapeworms
D) Fleas
  • 9. What vitamin is essential to supplement in some alpaca diets, especially during winter?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin A
  • 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) Aggressive behavior in male alpacas due to early handling
B) A type of alpaca fiber
C) A mating ritual
D) A disease affecting male alpacas
  • 12. What is the recommended stocking rate for alpacas per acre?
A) 6-10 alpacas
B) 1-2 alpacas
C) 50+ 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 identify breeding potential
D) To determine fiber yield
  • 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) Orchard Grass
B) Rhododendron
C) Timothy Hay
D) Clover
  • 16. What is a 'communal dung pile' that alpacas create called?
A) Latrine
B) Dung pile
C) Nest
D) Midden
  • 17. What does 'cushing' refer to in alpacas?
A) Running quickly
B) Vocalization
C) Eating vigorously
D) Lying down comfortably
  • 18. What is the name of the alpaca breed primarily raised for fiber?
A) Guanaco
B) Huacaya
C) Llama
D) Vicuña
  • 19. What is the ideal body condition score for an alpaca?
A) 5 out of 5
B) 3 out of 5
C) 2 out of 5
D) 1 out of 5
  • 20. What is the typical cost of an alpaca?
A) Varies greatly based on genetics and quality
B) $100
C) $10,000
D) $10
  • 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) Using blankets
B) Feeding hot peppers
C) Applying sunscreen
D) Shearing
  • 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 decoration
B) To measure fiber length
C) For protection from the sun
D) For leading and handling
  • 26. What is the primary use of alpaca fiber?
A) Construction
B) Fuel
C) Animal feed
D) Textiles
  • 27. What is the purpose of a cria coat?
A) To show alpacas at exhibitions
B) To protect from insect bites
C) To provide warmth to a newborn cria
D) For use in alpaca shows
  • 28. What is the importance of selenium for alpacas?
A) Fiber growth
B) Muscle function and immune system support
C) Bone strength
D) Digestive health
  • 29. What is a 'machu' in alpaca breeding?
A) A castrated male alpaca
B) A mature male alpaca
C) A baby alpaca
D) A pregnant female alpaca
  • 30. Which organization maintains the alpaca registry in North America?
A) American Kennel Club (AKC)
B) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
C) Alpaca Owners Association (AOA)
D) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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