AZinOH
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posting test pic
Original Message May 30, 2005 3:31 pm |
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The folks who live behind us raise alpacas...so I can stand on my deck and look at the beasties whenever I want. 
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AZinOH
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Re: posting test pic
Reply #6 May 31, 2005 5:00 am |
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Do you kill them for their fur, or is it like a sheep and you shave them??
They get shaved in April/May. Have to get rid of those heavy winter coats before it gets too warm.
AZ
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Marshall
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Reply #8 May 31, 2005 5:25 pm |
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Evidently they're not cheap either.  http://www.alpacas.com/Sales/Results.aspx 
Sex | | M | | Breed | | Suri | | DOB | | 5/6/2004 | | Pedigree | | | | Color | | White | | Dam | | SEDOSOS MIRA NT 6083 | | Sire | | NGG CAEZAR | | Bred To | | | | Due Date | | | | ARI # | | 1446715 | | Chip # | | 45275C522A | | ********Price | | $25,000.00*************** |
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AZinOH
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Reply #9 May 31, 2005 6:06 pm |
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Isee. What does a shaved one bring to the table monetarily speaking??
I'm sorry Bill, but I don't know the answer to that. I'm not that friendly with the neighbors that I feel comfortable asking.
AZ
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Emmo
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Reply #10 May 31, 2005 6:20 pm |
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They can bring a load of dough for the right genetics:
Over President's Day Weekend 2005, a World Record was set for the highest selling Alpaca.
In Phoenix, Arizona two farms partnered to purchase a 3/4 Peruvian, 1/4 Chilean white herd sire,
Snowmass Invincible. The record setting price was $580,000!
Of particular interest, the average selling price of the 52 lots was $62,600 with the
average price for females coming in at $52,000.
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