{"id":1945,"date":"2023-11-20T18:55:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/?page_id=1945"},"modified":"2026-05-15T00:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:05:34","slug":"alpaka-pflege","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/en\/alpaka-beratung\/alpaka-pflege\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpaca Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Alpaca Care<\/strong> is often underestimated, as alpacas are considered hardy and low-maintenance animals. In reality, regular and attentive care is the foundation for healthy animals and a stable herd.<\/p>

In practice, it is not individual measures that matter, but the combination of daily observation, targeted care, and preventive measures. On this page, you will find the key fundamentals of alpaca care in Switzerland<\/strong> \u2014clearly structured, easy to understand, and based on practical experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Key areas of alpaca care<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Good alpaca care does not result from individual measures, but from the combination of observation, feeding, care, and prevention.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Daily checks<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Daily observation is the most important foundation of alpaca care. Changes in behavior or condition are often the first signs of problems.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Feeding<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Alpacas generally do not require intensive supplementary feeding. The key factors are high-quality grass, hay, water, and suitable minerals such as Camelibra.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Nails and teeth<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Toenails and incisors grow continuously and must be checked regularly and corrected if necessary.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Shearing<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Regular shearing is a central part of care and contributes significantly to the animals\u2019 well-being.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Birth & rearing<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Around birth and during the first weeks of life, attentive care is especially important to support both the mother and the cria.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Health & prevention<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Many problems can be avoided through regular checks and early detection. Good care is always preventive care.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n