Alpaca farm: moving and features of a new place

Small farms are now trying to breed exotic animals. This gives additional income on tourist excursions. In the suburbs there is such a farm. Alpaca has been bred there for several years. The animals here have already pleased the owners and visitors with a new generation. Kids alpaca are very friendly and happy to play with visitors.

Where are the animals brought from?

Young people, after visiting the US on farms and seeing unusual camels, became interested in the issue of their breeding. They decided to start planting alpaca on their farm. This business can turn out to be very profitable considering the proper management of the economy.

These animals come from North America. There they live in the mountains. Alpaca are adapted to changes in the temperature regime and equally well tolerate heat and cold. Therefore, moving animals to our climate is not harmful.

Alpaca belong to the family of camels. They are smaller in size and have no hump. A comfortable farm is suitable for a comfortable life. Alpaca can not live alone, they need a company. Therefore, several representatives of the species live on the farm.

Characteristics of the animal

They amaze with their pride and activity. Despite the fact that they can easily be fed from their hands, they will not allow themselves to pet the animal. Alpaca teeth are only in the lower jaw, so they can not bite. But with discontent or aggression, these animals can perfectly spit on the offender.

On farms, alpaca is bred to produce wool. It is very warm and does not absorb moisture. Animals of this species do not sweat, which means they do not have an unpleasant smell, so the threads from such wool are very valuable and in demand on the market.

A timely trimming must be taken care of by the farm. Alpaca annually in May undergo a haircut by special large electric machines.

Where is the farm

Breeding of animals began in 2012. Everyone knew that this alpac farm was located in Khimki. Here came groups of tourists from all over the region. Often arranged for large excursions for schoolchildren on vacation.

The alpaca farm in Kurkino was a favorite place for kids and adults. But due to the prevailing unpleasant circumstances with the redistribution of land owners urgently had to look for a new place to inhabit their pets. In April 2017, when moving, one alpaca died. The farm in the suburbs and remained, only moved to the Dmitrov district.

Now the new house for animals was the village of Poghokino. In a short time with the help of volunteers and ordinary people, new houses and cages for animals were built. The farm erected high fences to protect animals from the attack of stray dogs.

Excursion to the farm

Alpaca breeders are very fond of their pets and created comfortable conditions for them. In a new place, they tried to preserve the atmosphere that the alpac farm in Kurkino had.

For animals, large aviaries with a wooden fence for walking are built. Also equipped with small houses, in which alpacas can hide from the heat or frost. Here, animals come infrequently, and mostly are on the street.

Visitors can during the excursion feed the pets from the hands of chopped vegetables and communicate with them. Guests are allowed to enter the cages. Alpaca - animals are not aggressive and do not bring harm to people.

What else can you see on the farm?

The owners also bred several species of rabbits. They are in cages in the yard and they can also be fed. This kind of communication is very pleasant for young children. On excursions show how the animal's fur is treated. You can also see how the threads spin, and evaluate the things associated with this yarn.

Guests of the farm during the visit are treated with delicious herbal tea with unusual desserts. The excursion is designed for one hour. Visitors can stay longer and chat with alpaca longer. Alpac farm in Khimki is always glad to new guests.

It is allowed to be photographed with animals. The main task of the tourist is to "catch" the alpaca near him so that she gets in the frame. They do not like close communication, but they are ready even to play with the guests under the mood.

Guest Reviews

Russian alpacas have a funny appearance, and tourists often can not help smiling. Animals charge positively for all the visitors of the farm for a long time, despite their age.

The guests note that order reigns on the territory, the hosts meet each group with a mood and goodwill. Tourists do not really like the mode of operation of the farm. Visitors are accepted only on weekends or on public holidays. About the tour you need to arrange in advance by phone. All rooms are on the official website of the farm.

Adult tourists must pay an entrance fee of 500 rubles. Children's ticket (up to 7 years) will cost 100 rubles. The prices can be changed in view of a rise in price of forages and equipment maintenance. At the entrance guests are given sachets of sliced apples and carrots. Brought by food to feed animals is prohibited.

Tourists are somewhat upset that the farm was moved. Alpaca likes constancy, and such stress can harm their health. But regular visitors began to come here even more often to help equip a new place.

The hosts calm everyone worried and report that the new farm will be even more spacious, and the guests, as before, will be able to come to talk with the animals. To visit the farm, you need to call the phone number listed on the site and agree with the owners. They form groups of 6-10 people. Tourists can leave wishes for the day and time, and the hosts will try to fulfill the request.