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How to Care for Alpacas - Quiz
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the primary diet of alpacas?
A) Fruits and vegetables
B) Meat and bone meal
C) Grain and pellets
D) Grass and hay
  • 2. How often should alpacas be shorn?
A) Every 6 months
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Never
  • 3. What is the typical lifespan of an alpaca?
A) 1-5 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 4. Which of these is a common health issue in alpacas?
A) High blood pressure
B) Diabetes
C) Cavities
D) Parasites
  • 5. What type of fencing is suitable for alpacas?
A) Woven wire
B) Barbed wire
C) Electric fence (low voltage)
D) Invisible fence
  • 6. What is the gestation period for alpacas?
A) 9 months
B) 6 months
C) 15 months
D) 11.5 months
  • 7. What is a baby alpaca called?
A) Calf
B) Kid
C) Cria
D) Foal
  • 8. What is the minimum recommended acreage per alpaca?
A) 1 acre per 5 alpacas
B) 5 acres per alpaca
C) 1 acre per alpaca
D) 1 acre per 20 alpacas
  • 9. Why is it important to provide shade for alpacas?
A) To prevent heat stress
B) To keep them dry
C) To protect them from predators
D) To encourage breeding
  • 10. What is the recommended frequency for deworming alpacas?
A) Only when they show symptoms
B) Every year
C) Every month
D) Based on fecal testing
  • 11. Which mineral is essential for alpaca health?
A) Selenium
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Sodium
  • 12. What is the purpose of toenail trimming in alpacas?
A) To improve appearance
B) To prevent foot problems
C) To stop them from digging
D) To help them run faster
  • 13. How do alpacas communicate?
A) Roaring
B) Barking
C) Meowing
D) Humming
  • 14. What is the best time of day to shear an alpaca?
A) Any time
B) Cool morning
C) Late evening
D) Hot afternoon
  • 15. What should you do if an alpaca is choking?
A) Leave it alone
B) Slap its back
C) Call a veterinarian
D) Give it water
  • 16. What is the ideal body condition score for an alpaca?
A) It doesn't matter
B) 1 out of 5
C) 5 out of 5
D) 3 out of 5
  • 17. Why should you avoid feeding alpacas grain?
A) Can cause ulcers
B) It's too expensive
C) It makes their fiber coarse
D) They don't like it
  • 18. Which of these plants is toxic to alpacas?
A) Rhododendron
B) Timothy hay
C) Clover
D) Alfalfa
  • 19. What is the purpose of a communal dung pile?
A) To control parasites
B) To mark territory
C) To provide fertilizer
D) For sleeping
  • 20. How often should you clean the alpaca's shelter?
A) Once a year
B) Once a month
C) Never
D) Regularly, as needed
  • 21. What type of water source is best for alpacas?
A) Salt water
B) Clean, fresh water
C) Dirty water
D) Pond water
  • 22. What is 'Berserk Male Syndrome'?
A) Aggression towards other alpacas
B) Overeating
C) Extreme shyness
D) Imprinting on humans
  • 23. What is the ideal herd size for alpacas?
A) Unlimited
B) At least 3
C) 1
D) 2
  • 24. Why are alpacas considered eco-friendly livestock?
A) They produce methane
B) They require large amounts of land
C) They eat only grain
D) Soft foot pads
  • 25. What does 'cushing' refer to in alpacas?
A) Spitting
B) Lying down comfortably
C) Eating
D) Running
  • 26. What is the primary use of alpaca fiber?
A) Construction
B) Medicine
C) Fuel
D) Textiles
  • 27. What type of climate do alpacas thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Desert
  • 28. What is the normal body temperature for an alpaca?
A) 99-102°F
B) 97-99°F
C) 105-108°F
D) 102-105°F
  • 29. What preventative medication is often given to alpacas against meningeal worm?
A) Aspirin
B) Penicillin
C) Ivermectin
D) Vitamin C
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