"The worlds finest livestock investment"
For any investment to be valuable, it must possess certain qualities which make it desirable.
Gold is scarce, real estate provides shelter, oil produces energy, bonds earn interest, stocks are supposed to increase in value,
and diamonds symbolize love.
Alpacas share many of these investment attributes.
Alpaca breeders come from many walks of life. For some, alpacas are a source of income, for others a source of pleasure.
Young couples with children might own three or four alpacas and enjoy caring for them. Retired couples, who have raised their kids, sold their business, and retired to the country, are often owners. The family whose members include a handspinner might own two or three animals for fiber production. Several large breeders are veterinarians who have found the ownership of alpacas to be more rewarding than practicing veterinary medicine.
Many herds are owned by families where one spouse has a city job, and the alpaca business is managed by the other on their small acreage in the country. A large number of breeders are working couples who tend to their herd in the evening after work.
All of these alpaca breeders, big and small, enjoy their animals and feel good about owning an investment of this nature.
Many breeders start investing in alpacas by purchasing several females and one male. Others wait to purchase a quality breeding male. Prices can vary substantially depending on color, conformation, fleece quality, fleece quantity, age and sex.
It is important to recognize that alpaca ownership has inherent risks as do all livestock and financial investments. It is recommended that you talk to breeders to familiarize yourself with the risks as well as the rewards of alpaca ownership.
Hands on or Boarding?
Some owners don’t actually raise their animals on a day-to-day basis. They live in the city, and are building their herd toward the day they might change careers or retire to the country life. For these owners, agisting or boarding their animals with another breeder is a great option. For all owners, alpacas offer a great way to diversify their financial portfolio with a commodity that is both rare and in demand worldwide.
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