Alpaca Basics for New Owners

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  • @nothoughtsheadempty6510
    @nothoughtsheadempty6510 4 года назад +185

    They look so soft and fluffy

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +28

      Yes! So amazing to hug🤗

    • @TheUrbanBunny
      @TheUrbanBunny 4 года назад +5

      It makes me want to cuddle them. 😊

    • @pragmatic
      @pragmatic 4 года назад +7

      I bet they are. I own a Peruvian blanket poncho made from alpaca wool. Amazing stuff. It keeps me perfectly dry in the rain, the wool is water repellent and so much lighter and softer compared to sheep's wool

    • @chubyali
      @chubyali 3 года назад

      Sweetie that white one looks like it's gna mount you...

    • @chedrrs
      @chedrrs 3 года назад

      They are

  • @pamphillips01
    @pamphillips01 3 года назад +173

    My son was killed 18 months ago and I have really been struggling. I’ve been going to an alpaca farm the past couple of months visiting them. I spend time learning about them and their needs, caring for them, their diet, all their do’s and don’t They have become my therapy. SO MUCH BETTER than seeing a grief counselor, in my opinion.
    I know my son is looking down on me with a smile. I know he approves. I can feel him there with me. And I’m telling you…. those beautiful creatures know I’m heartbroken and they’re trying to help me heal - as crazy as that sounds. Their eyes say it all.
    My goal now is to be ready for my 3 next year.

    • @humanterminator1056
      @humanterminator1056 3 года назад +12

      Rip to your son sir god bless you

    • @brownbear7489
      @brownbear7489 3 года назад +8

      Sorry to hear that.. wish u all the best in ur healing

    • @MJ13ish
      @MJ13ish 3 года назад +6

      God grant you peace.

    • @patriciaR004
      @patriciaR004 3 года назад +9

      Does not sound crazy at all, animal sense emotions. RIP 🙏😞 to your son, can't imagine your pain lean on to God and have faith.

    • @nigelcampbell9021
      @nigelcampbell9021 3 года назад +6

      My condolences to you and your family.

  • @mikefm4
    @mikefm4 3 года назад +28

    Wonderfully educational. Believe it or not my 2 year old is obsessed with them and we watch this video a lot. He loves watching you talk about them. And if down the road he becomes a caretaker of these wonderful animals he’s getting a great head start on knowledge!

  • @ColombianMusclePapi
    @ColombianMusclePapi 4 года назад +26

    Thank you for being so authentic and real about alpaca. I see so many bad owners who keep 1 alpaca with a goat or worse... I alpaca with a dog. And think that is A-OK. When I ever get an alpaca it will be always THREE.

  • @cocotheguineapig9027
    @cocotheguineapig9027 4 года назад +49

    I WANNA HUG THE ALPACA. IT LOOKS SO CUTE AND FLUFFY.

  • @laclara4020
    @laclara4020 Год назад +1

    I just started working in a minizoo taking care of alpacas and some other animals, and literally no one knows what they are doing! So I am doing a bit of research to help organize everything correctly, this is really helpful

  • @MikeCheckBiloxi
    @MikeCheckBiloxi 4 года назад +28

    Look at how long and fluffy their neck is...perfect hugging spot!

  • @dreamlifetravel5764
    @dreamlifetravel5764 4 года назад +18

    Alpacas are so cute...like soft toys roaming around..I visited an Alpaca Farm recently in Colorado, US...it was a great experience....made a video too....can't forget that day...watching the videos itself now makes me feel so happy :) Regards!

    • @beholden1663
      @beholden1663 2 года назад

      Awesome for you - is your video on you tube?

  • @DiamondBolt
    @DiamondBolt 4 года назад +68

    i want one

  • @MeganMcIntosh
    @MeganMcIntosh 4 года назад +39

    We are considering alpacas so this video is a helpful place to start, thanks. Just a bit of feedback: Not sure if it’s just me, but I find the background music distracting. I think because of the whistling.

  • @alligator4465
    @alligator4465 3 года назад +7

    These animals are so precious

  • @mr.v3061
    @mr.v3061 2 года назад +2

    In this great 11 minute video, you can already see the difference in personality between those 2 alpacas 😄

  • @TheUrbanBunny
    @TheUrbanBunny 4 года назад +7

    They're so fluffy and soft. 😍😘

  • @growingwithjoy
    @growingwithjoy 2 года назад +2

    I plan on getting 2, I know you said the magic number is 3 and I know why.. but I plan on taking really good care of them. The reason you want 3 is in case one gets sick and passes away, then the other isn’t super sad because they still have one companion to vibe with.. loved the video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @magasaurus7210
      @magasaurus7210 2 года назад +7

      They are a herd animal. 2 is not a herd. If you can’t support three then look for another type of pet. Goats do well in pairs.

  • @MNishi-dz9zr
    @MNishi-dz9zr Год назад

    I love this lady at least as much as the alpaca she is with. Everything in and about this video is SOOOOO CUUUUUUTE. I love when the brown one stares at the camera at around 8:24 :)

  • @Jackie.Cali.Productions
    @Jackie.Cali.Productions 4 года назад +4

    Babies😍...Sooo beautiful and exotic! I just want to hug them and play in their fur😩❤️

  • @senseiloki7974
    @senseiloki7974 3 года назад +4

    I live in Australia and yes October and November is late spring and early summer. Love the video! 💖💛💖

  • @nothoughtsheadempty6510
    @nothoughtsheadempty6510 4 года назад +8

    What would you recommend for people who live in places with cold winters and lots of snow to do with alpacas during the winter?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +21

      As long as they have shelter, a fully enclosed barn they will be fine. Alpacas actually enjoy snow.

  • @MisterBones223
    @MisterBones223 2 года назад

    I never knew they were so complex. Very interesting.

  • @JimFry-s5x
    @JimFry-s5x Год назад

    I learnt so much i have been trying to get it to alpaca's I'm 10 years old and post more alpaca videos please 😊

  • @HASANALINZChannel
    @HASANALINZChannel 3 года назад

    cute alpaca, I hugged alpaca, thanks for the vedio.

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 Год назад +3

    We've been offered three adult male alpacas, and one female (free!). Thanks to this video I now know they would need to continue to be segregated. Very helpful on many topics, thanks for posting!

  • @ethank5951
    @ethank5951 4 года назад +10

    I love the videos you inspired me to become a pet owner myself I now own a leopard gecko keep the good work up!!!

  • @xXIronPeachesXx
    @xXIronPeachesXx 3 года назад +6

    11:00 YOU DID IT BUDDY YOU GOT THE PETS!

  • @youremybiggestfan
    @youremybiggestfan 3 года назад +1

    I have a dream. Btw my second name is Camilo. And when the white alpaca bit Camilo in the ear you looked at Camilo and told him to behave. I relate so much. Lol. These animals are so beautiful and i just wanna hug them

  • @FalsePips
    @FalsePips 4 года назад +3

    Alpacas always look smiling lol

  • @alanaa6018
    @alanaa6018 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for all the information? May I use part of this video in my Outschool virtual classes for children between 3 and 7. It would be very helpful. Thanks.

  • @lillianthesushi
    @lillianthesushi 11 месяцев назад

    I love alpaca😊😊😊

  • @aubri530
    @aubri530 4 года назад +3

    Alpacas are so cute

  • @chloeblack50
    @chloeblack50 4 года назад +28

    I'm early and how much land do u need for an alpaca

  • @realfex
    @realfex 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for the great video! :)
    How much space (in square meters) do they need (per animal or as a 3 animal herd)?

  • @diakydiaz
    @diakydiaz 3 года назад +1

    ALPACA: "Who is she talking to??!! I'm concerned. Really concerned. "

  • @UrfavvQueens
    @UrfavvQueens Год назад +1

    Can i keep 2?

  • @speedzero7478
    @speedzero7478 4 года назад +2

    Really appreciate your knowledge here. Its very helpful, thanks for uploading.

  • @sdmheck
    @sdmheck 4 года назад +6

    Hi I love the alpacas their so fluffy

  • @ICX-0404
    @ICX-0404 4 года назад +14

    Llamas can kill predators, so keep ome of them with them

  • @LastKnight1971
    @LastKnight1971 4 года назад +14

    The music in the background is irritating. But the video is nice.

  • @SixStringSteve
    @SixStringSteve 7 месяцев назад

    Alpacas rock and go llamas! 🤘

  • @bartboesten
    @bartboesten 10 месяцев назад

    Hi, from the Netherlands. They are my positif addiction 😂. Outside preaching the word of Jesus or a match of Feyenoord. They are so calm.

  • @lairdcummings9092
    @lairdcummings9092 3 года назад +2

    Cool. Learned some things.
    Thanks!

  • @nealtomlinson8476
    @nealtomlinson8476 4 года назад +3

    Great informative video, thank you. I am based in the UK 🇬🇧 and want to start keeping Alpacas do you have any tips for startups?

  • @oogemsquagger91
    @oogemsquagger91 Год назад

    I love them 😭😭😭

  • @LittleKingdom3
    @LittleKingdom3 4 года назад +6

    My last year teacher has alpacas!

  • @ruth7933
    @ruth7933 4 года назад +7

    Very informative, especially about their feeding needs. I was wondering: how much space do they need? We're concidering to keep two or three alpacas in our back yard, but not sure we have enough space for them to fare well there.

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +5

      Honestly a quarter acre would be fine for 3. Not a lot of room needed

    • @ruth7933
      @ruth7933 4 года назад +2

      @@HappyTailsAnimals thank you! Then we may be able to keep three, so that would be good for them. We'll be looking into care and costs of care more before making the decision!

  • @warcrimesarefun
    @warcrimesarefun 4 месяца назад

    what if you get one of those wild small llama things to live with an alpaca

  • @HosCreates
    @HosCreates 2 года назад

    How do you find a reputable sheerer ? What do you do with the fleeces? Can they be socialized with dogs?

  • @zuhayrfoendoe5651
    @zuhayrfoendoe5651 4 года назад +2

    I just hope in the future I can get some alpacas to even though I live in Curaçao I would love to gets some they are so cute and I love your alpaca videos really educational and fun

  • @sallyhunter2389
    @sallyhunter2389 Год назад

    Hi there. How would you go about socialising an intact male with a gelding. Both are adults.

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  Год назад

      Not sure how you are using the term socializing here? Sounds like you mean in terms of how would you socialize a dog. If so, first thing to understand is that they are not dogs.

  • @irfanfirdaus7153
    @irfanfirdaus7153 2 года назад

    Cute alpaca ❤️

  • @thwibble
    @thwibble Год назад

    Thanks, really informative 👍

  • @a-1886
    @a-1886 4 года назад +3

    How old were these alpacas during the video? I really want one or correction what I learned from the video 3!

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +2

      These guys are 3 years old. Just became young adults

  • @mikemartinez9466
    @mikemartinez9466 3 года назад +1

    On the whole, are they friendly? What kind of shelter do they need in cold months? Are they expensive?

  • @cristhianrodriguez7807
    @cristhianrodriguez7807 2 года назад +1

    ALPAKAS FOR FEMALE!! AND BUFFALO FOR MAN!!.😄🥰
    GREETINGS FROM PERU!! AND BOLIVIA!!

  • @MeanGreen1345
    @MeanGreen1345 2 года назад +1

    What about predators in the north? Do you have tips for keeping them safe from predators like black bears and mountain lions?

  • @nathanhughes9996
    @nathanhughes9996 2 года назад

    G'day I have just purchased a farm in Australia with 2 lovely Alpacas Alphie and Lennie they are 7 years old and both wethers. I have been trying to bond with them but they are a bit skittish. I have managed to feed them fresh Mulberry leaves to coax them to me. What else can I try to be friend the 2 boys? Any tips appreciated 😁

  • @wbccentralny
    @wbccentralny 4 года назад +3

    Love your pets

  • @jilenejensen1539
    @jilenejensen1539 2 года назад

    I have not raised alpacas and llamas but just by watching their behavior they could be extremely flighty at times especially the babies. obviously I want to at some point.

  • @andrealm
    @andrealm 3 года назад

    sooooo lovely and gentle

  • @ashleefreed8242
    @ashleefreed8242 4 года назад +2

    were do u get the halter at what are the best type

  • @765kvline
    @765kvline 4 года назад

    You answered my question about herds. Three are best. Interesting. Like horses.

  • @mia7064
    @mia7064 4 года назад +3

    Is it ok if I am getting 2 because that's all I have room for because of the horses???? PLZ respond to this because I'm not really sure?

    • @sprince7918
      @sprince7918 4 года назад +1

      Tap the three dots to edit. I think you ment sure

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +6

      No, 3 is the minimum. No point in starting off the wrong way

    • @mia7064
      @mia7064 4 года назад +1

      @@HappyTailsAnimals ok thx for the feed back I haven't got any yet so that's good!

    • @mia7064
      @mia7064 4 года назад

      @@sprince7918 ok!

  • @trumanhw
    @trumanhw 3 года назад +1

    FINALLY ... a girl who understands why 1 is not enough.
    Can you just explain / universalize this message to males + females ..? thx.

  • @christopherlucy1772
    @christopherlucy1772 3 года назад +1

    How do they get sheared if they're in the wild in South America?

    • @PeruchoPastrulo
      @PeruchoPastrulo 3 года назад +1

      Out of the 4 camelids in South America, only the guanaco lives in the wild. Llamas and alpacas have been domesticated by ancient Peruvians thousands of years ago. The tiny Vicuña is semi domesticated, meaning, they live in the wild but need to be sheared once a year as well. Instead of feeding the vicuñas, indigenous communities have built fences that surround huge extensions of grassland so vicuñas won't escape and get easy to chase, sheared and released every year. Alpacas descend from vicuñas, whereas llamas descend from guanacos.

  • @petemackaa6546
    @petemackaa6546 Год назад

    We are moving to a property in a few weeks and inheriting their 4 well-loved alpacas...the thing im confused about is they have 2 boys 3 and 1, their 6year old mum and her 4 year old sister living together. After your video im now under the impression the boys should be separated from thd girls....or in this suitation being family does that change things? Don't wantvto seperate them unless i have to....appreciate your help😊

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  Год назад

      The first thing you should learn about animals is that their relationship to one another, mother son father daughter, changes nothing. These people were not follow reccomended guidelines.

  • @jenniferjones471
    @jenniferjones471 2 года назад

    Shane, ryland ? Are you guys watching this with me 😍🤣🤣

  • @endor8witch
    @endor8witch 4 года назад +4

    for similar-gender pack, do you still recommend neutering at the right age?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +4

      It really depends on your situation. Personally I wouldn't unless I was having problems with an aggressive male. I've heard other farmers make the claim that the coat quality goes down if the male is left in tact. Idk I think that might be a myth.

  • @FatBellyChemist1234
    @FatBellyChemist1234 3 года назад

    Alpaca wools are very nice.

  • @reneemiller4478
    @reneemiller4478 2 года назад

    Which is sweeter for pets, alpacas or llamas?

  • @Georgiaandfriends906
    @Georgiaandfriends906 7 месяцев назад

    Dogs are like that they are quite clean animals

  • @watertree1
    @watertree1 3 года назад +1

    I don't know all the informations until you share. Thanks, turns out I'm not qualified for keeping them.

    • @89ksokd91
      @89ksokd91 3 года назад

      Glad you realize this.

  • @gamesssful
    @gamesssful 2 года назад

    Really informational . Thank You

  • @Rosaiah79
    @Rosaiah79 2 года назад

    Question if you have a dog do alpacas like dogs ?

  • @babababu4126
    @babababu4126 3 года назад

    So we just got 2 male alpacas, is there any way to make them friendlier, they kind of just walk away when you get close to them

  • @johnhayes6631
    @johnhayes6631 4 года назад +3

    You made me convince my parents to get a pet so thank you so much 😊🐹🐹I got a Dwarf hamster 🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹 I love your videos

    • @thefox9070
      @thefox9070 4 года назад +2

      If you get a dwarf hamster, you should get more than one.

  • @SrikanthPRABHA7
    @SrikanthPRABHA7 2 года назад

    The brown Alpaca loves you so much , I guess…btw, can we pet them? Or do they bit/kick strangers?

  • @debbiespruce250
    @debbiespruce250 3 года назад +1

    we have purchased a property that has two Alpaca. We have not moved yet so do not know the sex or age. If I were to get an additional one, would you recommend a Llama or Alpaca? Also is there any issues with age of the new addition in relation to the other two?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  3 года назад +2

      I would recommend a llama so that they have a guard

  • @Charles36.
    @Charles36. 2 года назад

    I love them. I tell my wife I want one or two all the time that and a cow lol

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  2 года назад

      And now you know one can't be a single pet

    • @Charles36.
      @Charles36. 2 года назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals of course if I would get any I would make sure to do all the correct research and care before getting something like that.

    • @zachhaynes5052
      @zachhaynes5052 2 года назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals what alpaca names

  • @Taylor-zc7mm
    @Taylor-zc7mm Год назад

    👏 thank you.

  • @rayakitz1255
    @rayakitz1255 3 года назад

    What are the best halters?

  • @edwinmoore4560
    @edwinmoore4560 Год назад

    Are they really profitable in the end when it comes to raising them

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  Год назад

      Is that why you want them? Money?

    • @edwinmoore4560
      @edwinmoore4560 Год назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals well I sure don’t want anything that is going to dollar me to death and not pay it way

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  Год назад

      @@edwinmoore4560 then avoid animals in general

    • @edwinmoore4560
      @edwinmoore4560 Год назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals no to be honest I have plenty they just earn their keep from the turkeys to the chickens to the cows in the field.

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  Год назад

      @Edwin Moore yeah but people like you discard them once they are no longer useful. And alpacas really suffer when they go to homesteads like that were the chickens and cows are supposed to make money.

  • @triple9silver203
    @triple9silver203 2 года назад

    But what is the purpose of raising them? What do they provide ?

  • @JonaVicis
    @JonaVicis 4 года назад

    Did you train the dogs to hurd the Alpacas

  • @gloryhorse1515
    @gloryhorse1515 4 года назад +5

    Why are horses not good companions for alpacas?

  • @caodhanmawhinney875
    @caodhanmawhinney875 3 года назад

    I have a question
    If I get 3 alpacas can I house goats with them

  • @thepoisonednightapple1025
    @thepoisonednightapple1025 3 года назад +1

    2:27
    -hey man come here I have something to tell you
    -what?
    -just come here
    -okay **goes near**
    - **whispers** she's gonna eat us later
    - what? No way man no way you're probably lying **stares at her** bro I didn't know hoomans were so dangerous

  • @tinksmith4964
    @tinksmith4964 3 года назад

    I might be taking a little animal care job & they have alpacas. Just doing my research aha

  • @g.donuts3551
    @g.donuts3551 3 года назад +1

    The white one kinda looks like it’s wearing a yarmulke.

  • @sarahbentley2138
    @sarahbentley2138 Год назад

    What is an Alpacas favourite food

  • @johanfehr5916
    @johanfehr5916 3 года назад

    Where can you buy alpacas?

  • @angelinaroman8601
    @angelinaroman8601 4 года назад +1

    Sooooo adorable!!! 😍

  • @itzrosii419
    @itzrosii419 3 года назад

    Alpacas 🦙 😊

  • @davidmunoz7222
    @davidmunoz7222 4 года назад +1

    What is the youngest age they can be bought?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад +4

      I think most breeders would probably sell at 1 year of age.

  • @sianne3866
    @sianne3866 3 месяца назад

    Why would an electric fence hurt them ? We use them and they don't go near it.

  • @alqaw.7148
    @alqaw.7148 4 года назад +4

    Can you do a video about Donkey care ? Please like so Meghan can see it !😅🤩

  • @fishkeeperdanielthegreat1285
    @fishkeeperdanielthegreat1285 4 года назад

    Is alpaca kosher ? Are their hoofs split ?

  • @farrahvee
    @farrahvee 3 года назад

    I want to start a hobby farm with alpacas

  • @dsa0decoded
    @dsa0decoded 3 года назад

    Panda : So now we have competition

  • @starline7960
    @starline7960 3 года назад

    I am from pakistan I like ur channel ✨🌹🌹

  • @pummppkinn
    @pummppkinn 2 года назад

    How do Alpacas live in the wild naturally if they can't shed themselves?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  2 года назад

      You are one of those people who asks questions instead of listens.

    • @diegolopez000
      @diegolopez000 2 года назад

      They don’t live in the wild

    • @LCNfootsoldier
      @LCNfootsoldier 2 года назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals You’re extremely rude and your voice is insufferable

    • @zachhaynes5052
      @zachhaynes5052 2 года назад

      @@HappyTailsAnimals what alpaca names

  • @incredibl4227
    @incredibl4227 4 года назад +2

    Can you do a video like this for hedgehogs? I want to get one but I want to learn how to take care of it first!