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In order for the US alpaca industry to grow and meet the demand for alpaca fiber, the number of quality animals must also be increased. Over 2000 ranches and farms throughout the United States are breeding and raising alpacas. Many are raising them for the annual fiber crop that the Alpaca provides, and many are raising the animals for sale as breeding stock, fiber only animals, and often as pets for those that simply fall in love with alpacas.

Prices for animals vary, from several hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars for high quality herdsires.

As you do more research, you will find that the alpaca industry is a good place to be. Many of the people that you will meet will be professionals from other industries, retired couples, young families, and owners of other livestock.

You don't need to invest in large acreage to get started or even give up your other job - although many have decided that the industry, rewards and lifestyle are more fun!