The breeding of alpacas is a true science. There are numerous things to consider. It depends upon what you want from the future. You may desire to build your herd with a certain color in mind. You may decide to go for quality fleece production. Your may be looking just for pet quality. They make interesting pets. The direction you choose will have a direct bearing on the which males and which females you comprise for your foundation herd.
Every ranch or farm should have a niche. Confirmation, colors and fleece density and thickness should weigh heavily on your decision.
The alpacas have an eleven month gestation period. The female alpaca is naturally pregnant and can be bred (depending on each individual alpaca) at about an average of 18 months of age.
There are numerous people working on figuring out genetics. It is a tough science. Right now there are no definitive answers to the many questions; however, there have been many advances on finding out specific answers.
Here at Florida Alpaca Ranch we will take a look at all aspects of what you want and what you need when we help you make your decisions on both male and female alpacas. Whether this is for foundation stock (if you are just starting in the alpaca business) or looking to improve your bloodlines, we believe there is a great alternative for you here. We boast of having the very top quality herd sires and also having a great range of colors for you to choose from.
Feel free to contact Alan and let him help you. We know he takes great pride in the future of the alpaca business and watching a good thing grow and grow.