Authors:
John and Susan Merrell
Gateway Farm Alpacas, Scio, Oregon, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
Gateway Farm Alpacas

Excerpt:
Alpacas evolved in the higher altitudes of the Andes Mountains where the temperature rarely gets above 75 to 80 degrees. They are not equipped to handle high heat and humidity. This creates management problems in many parts of the United States during the summer months.

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