Horseboxes, cow trailers or specially modified vans are commonly used for transporting alpacas.

Our guide on how to halter train alpacas and safely handle your herd.

As a guide, alpacas cost around £1.20 each per day to keep in the UK, or £37.20 each per month or £438 each per year.

Alpacas are pregnant for an average of 343 days (11.5 months), but can vary between 320 - 375 days!

Alpacas do not have seasons as they are induced ovulators; thought to be brought into ovulation by the act of mating.

Understand minimum breeding ages, selecting and housing studs, stud services and registering alpacas with the British Alpaca Society.

Blanket worming is not recommended as this can lead to medication resistance. Instead, carry out FEC (Faecal Egg Counts).

There are no medications in the UK which are licensed for use in alpacas, so always consult your vet for advice before administering.

To ensure your alpaca herd stay healthy and happy, the following routine husbandry practices are recommended...

Alpacas need to eat good quality grass and hay, but but can be given a supplementary feed where appropriate.