Here are a few reasons why you may want to raise alpacas

 Alpacas are a lifestyle choice with benefits and opportunities for the whole family. As more and more people are discovering, raising alpacas can add a dimension to family life that many find to be just what they have been looking for in terms of relaxation, fun, and a potential source of income. The escape from a fast-paced urban lifestyle to the quiet, pastoral surroundings of raising and breeding alpacas is a prescription for healthier, less stressful living!

 Alpacas are colorful, soft and gentle animals that provide companionship to anyone and are safe for even small children. Many find the content humming sound produced by Alpacas to be a soothing therapy after a long day in the office or just to relieve everyday stress. Most livestock farming activities require killing the animals for meat or hides. With Alpacas, you don't kill them and they can't kill you.

 Whether you own a farm or choose to board your Alpacas with an experienced breeder, raising Alpacas provides a great second business for those wishing to maintain their current careers.  Since they are easy to raise, Alpacas do not require a great deal of time or effort.  Often family members or part-time help can perform the required animal care, making Alpacas the ultimate second business.

 Alpacas are mid-sized, gentle natured animals small enough to be handled by anyone. With a diet composed mostly of grass and hay, not much more than a fenced-in pasture is required. Up to seven Alpacas can be raised per acre of land. No special equipment, not even a barn, is needed. You need only provide fresh water and some shelter from the sun and wind, a three sided shed is the shelter of choice with many alpaca breeders.

 Raising Alpacas has the added benefit of participation in national, regional and local Alpaca shows, organizations and events. Shows provide the opportunity to compete with other breeders for ribbons and prizes. The Alpacas industry is blessed with creative leadership and talented people willing to volunteer their time to make the shows and events a truly outstanding in showcase for our Alpacas. This works to the benefit of all Alpaca owners who can participate in these events.

 Alpacas can be fully insured protecting the owner in case of loss from death or theft. The insurability reduces the risk associated with Alpacas as an investment.

 The alpaca is an amazingly peaceful animal. Not only is their temperament tranquil and easy for their owners, but their physiology is also sensitive and gentle to the environment. This harmonic relationship allows alpaca owners the freedom from anxieties that owners of more demanding livestock must face.

 Investing in Alpacas can provide outstanding financial returns offering all of the tax benefits available to other farming activities. Instead of paying Uncle Sam the normal 35% +/-, you can chose to enhance your real estate, purchase animals, and deduct expenses directly against earned income. If you prefer to agist or board the animals, you can capture the expenses and cost of the animals against passive income now and 15 years into future. Tax deferred wealth building is another benefit. Taxes are postponed on the increased value until you are ready to start selling the offspring.

 Natural warmth, natural softness, and natural strength, alpaca fiber has properties that are unmatched by other natural fibers.  Alpaca clothing is lightweight, breathes and keeps you comfortable and warm. What other intelligent and attractive animal produces such an added benefit!

Or maybe just waking up and seeing them at your back door is enough to do it for you!