Alpacas are "earth-friendly" and cause minimal stress on their pastures. Alpacas are amazingly resilient animals and have adapted successfully to the extremes of both very hot and very cold climates. They are content with simple shelters in the cold winter months and appreciate good ventilation, shade, and fans in hot weather. The alpacas live in the humid and wet ecology of the North and West Altiplano, while the llamas are found in the cold, dry East and South. And if this winter is like last winter, those extra measures will be necessary. In hot, humid climates, alpaca owners need to take extra precautions to make sure that the alpacas do not suffer from heat stress. Still, to achieve the best results raising alpacas in cold weather conditions, a little extra care is required. Alpacas are remarkably adaptive and can survive in a wide range of climate conditions. The longer the alpaca sits and doesn't eat, their energy levels deplete to a state where they get cold and weak, and in some recent cold weather may even die. Yes. Alpacas are remarkably adaptive creatures and can survive in a wide range of climate conditions. Alpacas don't like eating in the rain. Fresh water all round was a welcome provision, even though it is cold the alpacas still need to have a good supply of fresh water to keep them properly hydrated and functioning well. All of the alpacas were glad to receive their morning feed and fresh hay followed by some warm soaked beet shreds. The time back, they were domesticated by Indians. Still, to achieve the best results possible raising alpacas in severe conditions, a little extra care will go a long way. Alpacas much prefer open pastures to a barn, shelter, or stall, but easily take to stables, barns, and enclosed areas in the worst of harsh weather. Our rule of thumb is that we close the alpacas in the barn, when we hit single digit temperatures. However, there are times and conditions when our alpacas appreciate a little help keeping warm. Alpacas have their fiber to keep them warm, and honestly they mind the heat much more than the cold. The alpaca ( Vicugna pacos ) can be found worldwide because they are kept in alpaca farms as a pet for their fleece. So when it does rain for extended periods of time, they tend to just sit down and wait for the rain to pass.