Authors:
Beth Osborne and Mike Arndt
The Alpaca Hacienda, Temecula, California, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
The Alpaca Hacienda

Excerpt:
First and foremost, your alpacas will need a structure to protect them from the elements in both cold and warm seasons. In the summer, alpacas need a place that is shaded from the sun so they can stay cool. In the winter, they need a place that will shelter them wind, especially for moms and crias. The structure should be sturdy to protect them from the harsh weather and be properly designed to meet their needs. Shelters are also helpful when providing medical treatments such as vaccines or tending to sick alpacas.

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