The Financial Case for Alpaca Ownership

For many Alpaca ownership is more than a hobby and a fun lifestyle, it’s a home-based business and a financially rewarding enterprise. The tax benefits are numerous for those that create a home based business. As your herd grows you are compounding your investment with new babies or “crias” which may be bred in the future or sold. The luxurious fleece of the Alpaca is considered the finest woolen product in many parts of the world. Alpaca owners sheer their animals once a year and the fleece may be sold to hand spinners or sent in to one of several co-ops throughout the US.