Here are the 6 most important reasons why it is worth shearing your little ones:
1️⃣ Overheating protection
Shearing in late spring is a proven way to ensure their thermal comfort and safety during the hot months.
2️⃣ Support for immunity and healthy development
The shortened fleece facilitates access of sunlight to the skin, which stimulates the natural synthesis of vitamin D3 – crucial for building immunity, strong bones and the overall development of the cria.
3️⃣ Faster growth and better condition
Experienced breeders confirm: shorn crias grow faster, are more active and tolerate environmental conditions better – this is the result of better comfort and less stress.
4️⃣ Better fleece quality
The first fleece contains so-called cria tips – delicate, easily contaminated fiber ends. Removing them allows the fleece to grow evenly and cleanly, increasing the fleece’s value and quality during subsequent shearings.
5️⃣ Excellent presentation at the exhibition
Evenly grown fleece after shearing looks much better at fleece shows and competitions. One glance is enough to notice the difference.
6️⃣ A safe relationship with their mother
Does shearing disrupt the mother-child bond? Not if done wisely! Leaving the tail untrimmed and allowing the baby to spend time with its mother immediately after the shearing significantly reduces the risk of rejection.
✅ Summary:
Grooming your cria supports your little alpaca’s health, development, and future. And as we all know, a happy cria is a well-groomed cria!🦙💚
