They are shorn like sheep--for the fleece. The fleece is way more expensive than sheep's (wool) fleece. These Alpacas are not eaten, however. And only shorn once a year--the rest of the time they just hang out and eat, and join in all the little alpaca games!
Cute shot my friend:):)
I am back from vacation and slowly am visiting the archives of my friends again, to discover what they posted while I was away.