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1. Alpaca Teddy Bears, the special gift that everybody will love September 02, 2008 The alpaca is a typical camelid from the Peruvian Highlands, today there are about 3.5 million alpacas in the Andean highlands, most of which can be found in Peru. There are two types of it: The Suri alpaca, whose fiber is limp, silky, shiny and lustrous; The Huacaya alpaca, which is estimated to make up between 85% of the Alpaca population, and has relatively short fiber which is dense, curly and voluminous. The hair covers almost all the body, only the face and lower parts of the legs having a covering of short fibers. The main features of alpaca meat, which is extremely appreciated i... (read more) Author: Jesus Ubarnes

2. Alpaca Teddy Bears, the special gift that everybody will love August 30, 2008 The alpaca is a typical camelid from the Peruvian Highlands, today there are about 3.5 million alpacas in the Andean highlands, most of which can be found in Peru. There are two types of it: The Suri alpaca, whose fiber is limp, silky, shiny and lustrous; The Huacaya alpaca, which is estimated to make up between 85% of the Alpaca population, and has relatively short fiber which is dense, curly and voluminous. The hair covers almost all the body, only the face and lower parts of the legs having a covering of short fibers. The main features of alpaca meat, which is extremely appreciated i... (read more) Author: Jesus Ubarnes

3. How Does One Tell True Alpaca Rugs? May 12, 2008 Known to be the one of the highest living animal, the alpaca can be found 14,000 feet up the Andes mountain in South America. This native animal of Peru is the source of one of the most luxurious furs in the world. Known for luxury, alpaca rugs are soft and excellent in quality. While looking to find a real and natural experience with rugs, this is a good way to go. Originally available in only white, people voiced their concerns as demand for many other color options increased and their wish was granted. They can be found in tan, brown and even black. With a variety of designs, these rugs are... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

4. How You May Gain By Investing In Breeding Alpacas March 25, 2008 Breeding of alpacas is a profitable investment for investors with the requisite knowledge. Prospective alpaca farmers must do everything required to succeed, and not be in any undue hurry for a return on their investment that will inevitably be theirs. Assuming you want to invest in alpaca farming, you probably desire information about the amount of time you must wait to get a return on your investment. The animals are pregnant for over eleven months; so, a potential breeder must guard against the anticipation of instant gains. Meanwhile, you must bear the expenses of looking after... (read more) Author: richard runion

5. Top Five Reasons to Invest in Alpacas... and make money March 04, 2008 Alpacas have soft wool, that is in great demand right now. It is not itchy like sheep wool can be, and is quite often used to make baby clothes it is so soft. Besides, being cute and cuddly looking, they can be a great investment in the United States right now. Here are the top 5 reasons to invest in Alpacas: 1) Alpacas can't be imported, so there is no risk that your alpacas will decrease in value because of market flooding. 2) You can be a passive investor, meaning, you can purchase alpacas and then have them raised on a registered farm without being hands on. 3)... (read more) Author: Diane Palmer

6. Behavioral pattern of the alpacas January 28, 2008 In the central European country of Peru, a plethora of flora and fauna inhabit themselves of which one of the foremost is the alpaca. They are quite similar in appearance to the llama or the South American camelid and initially they were domesticated by the Moche people who inhabited a part of the Peruvian territory. In Peru, the alpacas are usually found to graze together in herds about 3500 to 5000 meters above the sea level. In usual cases, an alpaca can live for about 20 years though it has been noticed that incase of better nutritional conditioned, the alpaca may live for several more yea... (read more) Author: Robert Baird

7. Peru December 20, 2007 The origin of the word ' Peru ' has been traced to the name of an ancient monarch who was named Biru in the early years of the 16 th century. The picturesque country of Peru is a premier country of the South American continent with Lima being its capital city. Peru is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in the west, Brazil on the east, Bolivia on the south east, Ecuador and Columbia in the north and Chile in the south. The magnificent stretch of the Andes Mountains divide this country into three physiographical zones and are abounding in terms of scenic beauty. These regions include the ‘sierra' o... (read more) Author: Robert Baird

8. Alpaca clothing feels as good as it looks October 10, 2007 Alpaca clothing is made out of alpaca fur and fiber and is considered to be of superior quality to products made out of other fibers. Many people seek out alpaca products because of their natural look and comfortable feel. Furthermore, clothes made out of alpaca fiber are extremely warm and lustrous. Purely Alpaca opened their first retail web store in 2002 and have been a great success ever since. At purelyalpaca.com you can find out more about the company and order any alpaca product. Alpacas are a species that have been first discovered in South America and raised in farms for their e... (read more) Author: Clint Jhonson

9. Launching Your Very Own Alpaca Farm September 28, 2007 Have you ever cuddled and snuggled an investment? I bet not! Well, there are close to 2000 Americans who are doing just that today. Raising alpacas is becoming more and more popular, not to mention profitable. The value of a female alpaca is approximately $20,000 and if you sell her offspring, you can anticipate approximately $10,000. There are many ways to go about raising alpacas. You don’t necessarily have to keep them yourself. You do have the option of purchasing an alpaca and then paying someone else to raise and care for the animal. You will not receive as high of a profit if you c... (read more) Author: chad kimball

10. Raising Alpacas August 22, 2007 When have you ever kissed and snuggled your most recent investment? I bet the answer is never! Well, about 2000 Americans are doing just that right now. Starting an "alpaca farm" is becoming very popular these days, and it is also very profitable! The value of a breeding female alpaca is about $20,000 and if you sell her offspring, you can anticipate about $10,000. Before you make any sort of large investment in raising alpacas, it is a good idea to prepare yourself by gathering all the knowledge that you can. On the internet and at libraries, there is plenty of info available for novic... (read more) Author: chad kimball

11. Alpaca Jewelry - Simply Felt Amazing Designs July 22, 2007 When you see the words alpaca jewelry, most people think of silver jewelry from South America. This type of jewelry really has nothing to do with alpacas. There is another kind of alpaca jewelry...designs that are actually made from the wool of an alpaca. The easiest of this type of alpaca jewelry to make is the felt bead. You can felt the beads by rolling alpaca fiber that has been dipped in hot, soapy water between the palms of your hands in a circular motion. Start out gently and then add more pressure until the bead is round and firm. Now, what do you do with this bead you have c... (read more) Author: Debby McCandless

12. Camelids of the Andes April 26, 2007 Camelids of the Andes Camelids are even-toed ungulates: hoofed mammals, distinguished by their elongated double-toed splayed feet. They are mostly large, plant-eating animals that differ from ruminants, such as cows and sheep, in several important ways: they have a three- chambered stomach (as opposed to four), a divided upper lip with each half separately mobile, a tooth in the upper part of their jaw that is isolated from the rest, and elliptical red blood cells. There are four species of camelids in the Andes: llamas, guanacos, alpacas and vicunas. The indigenous people of Peru a... (read more) Author: Laurel Thompson

13. Use Alpaca Rugs to Add a Touch of Luxury and Plush Looks to Your Home February 26, 2007 We all love how carpets and rugs add color and warmth to our rooms. Some types of rugs seem to do this naturally. The many different shag, deep pile and alpaca rugs are just a few that seem to have this quality. Like many things in our lives we can use natural products or man made products. The choice will be dependent on our preferences. Alpaca rugs however are one of natures more beautiful items that we can use. These rugs are made from the wool of the Alpaca, which is a cousin to the Llama. This native animal of Peru has soft fleece that can be used to create alpaca rugs amongst many other ... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

14. Home Business Selling Handmade Crafts - 5 Steps to Success June 30, 2006 Home Business Selling Handmade Crafts - 5 Steps to Success You CAN sell your handmade crafts. A simple home business is possible. Follow the five steps below and watch your craft sales soar. Step #1 - PASSION. Passion drives a person. Passion shines through in your work. Passion keeps you keeping on when all others have given up. You don't just like making your craft. You have a fire-in-the-belly passion. You love making this craft so much that you can't stop making it no matter what. If you don't have passion for your handmade craft, don't make it for selling. Without passion ... (read more) Author: Debby McCandless

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