Most alpacas make very good pets if they are treated well and the owners are realistic in their expectations. ... It is possible to have a single alpaca, but it is not a pleasant existence for the animal. Alpacas are herd animals and are instinctively gregarious, as are other domestic livestock.

Are alpacas friendly?

These herd animals are social companions. They also have soft fleece that can be shorn and sold. Families with kids need not worry, either; unlike some animals that don't take well to children, alpacas are typically very friendly.

Are alpacas easy to care for?

Alpacas are a small and relatively easy livestock to maintain. ... Like other types of livestock, alpacas need basic shelter and protection from heat and foul weather.