A Checklist for Prospective Alpaca Owners |
Alpacas can play a multitude of roles in the agricultural lifestyle. Unfortunately, there are people that fall in love with these magical creatures and quickly make their first purchass without the due diligence that they might use with other pursuits. At Gateway Alpaca Farm we encourage prospective owners to be clear in their purpose for alpaca ownership and their short and long range goals. First, identify your reasons for wanting to own alpacas? Are you considering alpaca ownership to:
Once you have clarified your goals and directions, both short and long term, you can then answer the question. "What alpaca(s) do I buy and how much should I spend?" It is important to keep your goals and direction in mind. It has been said, "If you don't know where you are going, you just might end up anywhere." Alpacas can be found at every price point and for every purpose. If one begins their journey with alpacas without clarity of purpose it can lead to serious, and expensive, realignments in the future. |