Life among the alpacas

• Life among the alpacas

In 2009, the 46-year-old from England arrived in Portugal and started breeding alpacas. What came of it and the best alpaca cow - find today's reporting.

Alpaká - domestic cloven-hoofed animals and is part of the family of camelids in South America. Usually, they are bred in the alpine zone of South America (Andes). (Photo by Rafael Marchante | Reuters):

On the farm there is complete understanding. Portugal May 11, 2015.

This model posing.

Alpaca became household about 6000 years ago, domesticated them and started breeding Peruvian Indians.

Grazing alpacas. Post as cows.

The work that brings pleasure - the dream of every conscious person. And this is exactly the same case.

In nature, there are two types of alpacas, which differ only in appearance of wool.

They are really a bit like camels.

Growth alpacas does not exceed one meter, they weigh about 70 kilos and exhibit mild and long fleece (on the sides of its length is 15-20 cm.).

To date, in the alpine zone of South America is home to about three million alpacas, most of which are inhabited Peru.

Alpacas near the farm. Portugal, May 11, 2015.

But the work with animals brings former Englishwoman not only fun. Alpaca fur is very durable and has no fat, so products made of it for a long time are not contaminated. No other hair in the world can compare with alpaca wool, especially with wool alpaca cubs. It is 7 times warmer than sheep's wool, is practically waterproof and does not cause allergies.

From alpaca wool makes warm and soft blankets, rugs and clothing. A fur - household items.

Lisa has 14 alpacas on a farm, and they produce about 50 kilograms of wool per year.

Spindle.

Ready-for-sale product.

Wool figures.

It looks like perhaps the best wool in the world - alpaca.

Here they are, the alpaca. Lovely and useful pets. Portugal, May 11, 2015.