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ADOPT
AN ALPACA

Ever wanted to own an alpaca, but don't have a farm? No problems!

ADOPT A CRIA

Adopt one of our gorgeous Bruce Farm alpaca crias.

A baby alpaca is called a cria. You can adopt your very own cria, and get cuddles, receive photos, updates and stories about your buddy straight to your inbox.

  • $50 for 12 months

  • Personalized certificate of adoption with photo of your adopted alpaca

  • Alpaca fact sheet

  • Visit your alpaca, by appointment

  • A fleece/fibre sample for show and tell

CRIAS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

CRIA ADOPTION PROCESS

  • The adopter will be the named on the adoption certificate.

  • Photos of adopted alpaca will be emailed to on a regular basis.

  • Your application will be processed on receipt of payment.

  • Fee paid is non-refundable.

  • Alpaca Adoption packs will be sent with NZ Post and a tracking number will be issued.

  • It is sometimes necessary for us to replace or sell alpacas. Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud will offer you an alternative alpaca for the remaining period of your 12-month term.

  • You will be notified when the period of adoption is coming to an end.

  • All alpacas remain the property of and owned by Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud.

  • Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud reserves the right to refuse applications e.g.: if there could be a conflict of interests with the farm

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Alpacas breed once a each year.

  • The gestation period lasts from 242 to 345 days, roughly 11 months.

  • They only carry one offspring at a time.

  • Cria are born in NZ from December until March. 

  • Because they are from cold climates, most alpaca births occur during the day and are uncomplicated.

  • Cria are normally weaned at 6 to 7 months of age.

  • During their life time females can produce 15 or more Cria

 

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