About Quails & Quails Breeds

AlpacasAbout Alpaca


About Quail

Quails are popular for their meat and eggs, which are considered a delicacy in many countries. Quail meat is tender, flavorful and low in fat, and the eggs are small, but packed with flavor and nutrients.



Breeds of Alpacas

There are the following breeds of Alpacas:

Huacaya - Breeds of AlpacaHuacaya


Photo: <a href=http://www.livestockofamerica.com/Ranches/ranchhome.asp?Peopleid=4020 class = body target = _blank>Columbia Mist Alpacas</a>
Huacaya alpacas are medium-sized animals with a distinctive, fluffy appearance. They have short, soft, dense fleece that grows perpendicular to their skin, creating a teddy bear-like appearance. They have a rounded, cute, and cuddly appearance, which makes them popular as pets and for use in therapeutic programs. They typically weigh between 120 and 190 pounds and stand about three feet tall at the shoulder.

Huacayas are primarily rai ...

Suri - Breeds of AlpacaSuri


Photo: Coral Dillon <a href=http://www.livestockofamerica.com/Ranches/ranchhome.asp?Peopleid=519 class = body target = _blank>Alpacas de La Mancha</a>
Suri alpacas have unique fiber characteristics that distinguish the Suri from the rest of the camelid family. Unlike the soft fuzzy look of the Huacaya alpaca, the Suri's long, separate, distinctive locks are comprised of twisted or flat fibers that drape down the sides of the Suri's body. The Suri's fiber has a cool, slick handle or feel, can be as soft as cashmere, warmer than wool, with the luster of silk. Suris comprise about 15% of the ...