The Atlantic Canada
Alpaca Farm

1451 Hansford Road
RR#2 Oxford, Nova Scotia
Canada, B0M 1P0
PH. (902) 447-3045
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GENERAL ALPACA INFORMATION

Alpaca Lifestyle

Raising alpacas is a lifestyle and investment opportunity with many tax advantages, available to many, from the empty-nester to a family with children, to the professional looking for an outlet to daily stress.(Check with your accountant)

The individuals who are experiencing the alpaca adventure are widely diverse in their backgrounds, however, they all share a common love for animals and the will to eliminate the stress from their lives. Alpacas meet the qualifications for such a lifestyle effortlessly.

Families with children will appreciate how alpacas are so gentle and easy to handle, and they may want to become involved in the many family-oriented events around the country. Fairs, auctions, shows, and on-the-farm activities are just some of the events in which to participate.

The highly prized fleece of the alpaca has inspired many to start in-home "cottage industries". This involves shearing the alpaca once per year and spinning the fiber of their own animals into yarn that can be made into high quality apparel, while others market the fiber through the support of organized fiber co-ops.

Alpacas require a small amount of acreage compared to other livestock. The average farm is less than 10 acres. They eat pasture grasses and hay in addition to a daily pellet supplement. A small 3 sided barn or shelter is adequate for a small herd (depending on your geographical area). The size of the herd is up to the individual's personal goals. The fact that alpacas are considered easy keepers makes them an attractive investment. Owners still living in the city or suburbs can board their animals at many established alpaca farms, building their herds for the time when they are prepared to become more involved with raising their alpacas themselves.

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