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11Overview22Alpacas are a livestock species in Starsand Island unlocked at the Expert Rancher tier, the highest ranching profession level in the game. They are purchased from Pastelle at Green Pasture Ranch for 2,750 Coins each, making them one of the two most expensive livestock species alongside ostriches. Despite their woolly appearance, alpacas are actually relatives of camels rather than sheep. All four alpaca variants are rideable as single-rider mounts, and they produce valuable Alpaca Wool and Alpaca Spit as daily byproducts.44Because alpacas sit at the Expert tier, players will need to work through the full Rancher profession progression before they can purchase their first one. This means completing all previous rancher certification quests up through Senior Rancher. Once unlocked, alpacas offer a combination of mount utility and material production that makes them one of the most versatile animals on the island.66Quick Reference88DetailValuePurchase Price2,750 CoinsHousingAlpaca Barn (blueprint from Green Pasture Ranch)Rancher TierExpertProductsAlpaca Wool, Alpaca Spit, PoopFeedAlpaca Feed (purchased from Pastelle or crafted at the Feeder)RideableYes, all variants (1 person)Total Variants4 (1 Common, 2 Rare, 1 Super Rare)Max per Enclosure4Maturity Time7 days1010Variants1111There are four alpaca variants in Starsand Island. The Common Alpaca is the only variant available for direct purchase. The remaining three are obtained exclusively through breeding and cannot be found in the wild.1313VariantRarityHow to ObtainDescriptionAlpaca (Common)CommonPurchase (2,750 Coins) from Pastelle, BreedingA common alpaca with a standard brown and white coat. Looks like a sheep, but is actually a relative of camels. Rideable by one person.Punk AlpacaRareBreeding onlyA rare subspecies of alpaca with an unruly hairstyle that reflects its rebellious camel attitude. Rideable by one person.Middle-Parted AlpacaRareBreeding onlyA rare subspecies of alpaca with noble fur that exudes a regal aura. Rideable by one person.Cotton Candy AlpacaSuper RareBreeding onlyA super rare variant of alpaca with pure white fluffy fur as soft as cotton candy. It looks sacred, like an animal from a fairy tale. Rideable by one person.1515How to Obtain1616Purchasing1818The Common Alpaca can be purchased from Pastelle at Green Pasture Ranch for 2,750 Coins once you have reached the Expert Rancher tier. The ranch is located northwest of Hopeland and is open from 6 AM to 10 PM. You can buy multiple alpacas in a single visit, but each one requires an Alpaca Barn with an available slot before purchase.2020Breeding2222All three non-common variants (Punk Alpaca, Middle-Parted Alpaca, and Cotton Candy Alpaca) are obtained through breeding. To breed alpacas, place one male and one female alpaca in the same Alpaca Barn with at least one empty slot. Both parents must be fed and clean. A baby alpaca will appear overnight. The variant of the offspring is determined randomly based on rarity probability, with rarer variants having a lower chance of appearing.2424Baby alpacas take 7 days to reach adulthood. During the growth period, continue feeding them daily to keep growth on track. Once mature, they can participate in breeding themselves.2626The general breeding paths for alpaca variants follow the same pattern as other species in Starsand Island:2828Target VariantRecommended PairingRarity TierNotesPunk AlpacaCommon Alpaca + Common AlpacaRareRandom rare mutation from common parents. May take several breeding cycles.Middle-Parted AlpacaCommon Alpaca + Common AlpacaRareRandom rare mutation from common parents. Same probability as Punk Alpaca.Cotton Candy AlpacaAny Alpaca + Any AlpacaSuper RareLowest breeding probability of all alpaca variants. Breeding rare variants together (e.g., Punk + Middle-Parted) may improve the odds slightly.3030For faster breeding, use a Breeding House (unlocked at Intermediate Rancher, 3,500 Coins) to control specific pairings. At the Expert tier, the Selective Breeding House (30,000 Coins or craftable at Worktable III) allows you to bias DNA trait inheritance toward a chosen parent, though it does not affect which color variant the offspring will be. Combine these with Love Alpaca Feed from the Love Feeder station to reset breeding cooldowns, and the Strong DNA trait (reduces cooldown by one day) to create the fastest possible breeding cycle.3131Products3333Alpacas produce several byproducts when kept fed, clean, and happy. Their primary outputs are Alpaca Wool and Alpaca Spit, both of which are processing materials used in crafting recipes. All variants produce the same base products.3535ProductSourceCategoryDescription and UsesAlpaca WoolAll alpaca variantsProcessingFluffy wool that is soft and lightweight with a silky sheen. Always in high demand. Used in crafting and processing recipes. Also a required material for the Selective Breeding House (x8 Alpaca Wool).Alpaca SpitAll alpaca variantsProcessingSticky saliva produced by alpacas, with a subtle taste. Used as a processing material in various crafting recipes.PoopAll alpaca variantsProcessingStandard animal droppings that can be processed into fertilizer at the Fertilizer Box for use on crops.3737Higher happiness levels (150+) increase the chance of premium-quality products, which sell for more at shops. Keep your alpacas well-fed, brushed, and petted daily to maintain high happiness.3838The Auto Shearer (Expert Rancher, 15,000 Coins) can be placed inside or adjacent to the Alpaca Barn to automatically shear wool from your alpacas, eliminating the need for manual wool collection. This is especially useful when running multiple barns.4040Housing and Care4242Alpaca Barn4444Alpacas require an Alpaca Barn as their housing structure. The Alpaca Barn blueprint is unlocked at the Expert Rancher tier and can be purchased from Pastelle at Green Pasture Ranch. Each barn holds up to 4 alpacas. You must build at least one Alpaca Barn before you can purchase your first alpaca. Place the barn on your farm property using the building menu. The required materials are consumed automatically when the building is placed.4646Daily Care Routine4848Alpaca care follows the standard animal care routine used across all livestock species:5050TaskFrequencyDetailsFeedingDailyAlpaca Feed, purchased from Pastelle or crafted at the Feeder. Unfed alpacas lose happiness and stop producing byproducts.BrushingEvery 2-3 daysUse a Brush or Cleaning Pod. The "Messy" status appears when an alpaca needs cleaning, reducing happiness.PettingDailyPet your alpacas daily to boost happiness. Alpacas with the Pride DNA trait cannot be petted.5252Automation Stations5353Several automation stations can be placed inside or adjacent to the Alpaca Barn to reduce daily labor:5555StationRancher TierCostFunctionFeeding TroughIntermediate5,500 CoinsAutomatically feeds alpacas, removing the need for daily manual feeding.Cleaning PodIntermediate4,500 CoinsKeeps alpacas clean automatically, maintaining hygiene without manual brushing.Music BoxSenior5,500 CoinsPlays soothing music that gradually increases alpaca happiness over time.Auto ShearerExpert15,000 CoinsAutomatically shears wool from alpacas, collecting Alpaca Wool without manual interaction.5757Riding5858All four alpaca variants function as single-rider mounts. Alpacas offer a decent ground speed increase over walking, making them a practical transportation option once you reach the Expert Rancher tier. Unlike horses, alpacas only support one rider, so they cannot be used for duo riding in multiplayer.6060To ride an alpaca, simply interact with a fully grown alpaca in its barn. There is no special saddle or collar requirement for alpacas. While mounted, you can still interact with objects and NPCs across the island.6262Compared to other single-rider mounts like deer and ostriches, alpacas provide a similar speed boost. The main advantage of alpacas over other Expert-tier mounts is the additional production of Alpaca Wool and Alpaca Spit alongside their mount functionality.6464DNA Traits6666Like all animals in Starsand Island, alpacas carry DNA traits that affect their behavior, breeding capability, and product output. Traits are visible on each alpaca's info panel and are inherited by offspring during breeding.6868TraitTypeEffect on AlpacasStrongPositiveBreeding cooldown reduced by 1 day. Critical for chasing the Cotton Candy Alpaca, as it speeds up breeding cycles significantly.TwinsPositive30% chance to produce an extra offspring when breeding. More babies per cycle means more chances at rare variants.PrecocialPositiveGrowth period reduced by 1 day (from 7 to 6 days). Slightly faster time to breeding maturity.OptimismPositive50% chance for happiness to double when rising. Reduces brushing frequency needed to maintain mood.WorkaholicPositiveIncreases daily work cycles. Less relevant for alpacas since they do not have utility abilities like weeding or pest control.BulkinessPositiveAlpaca grows physically larger. Cosmetic effect only.PrideNegativeAlpaca cannot be petted. Makes it very difficult to maintain high happiness. Sell alpacas with this trait immediately.PetitenessNegativeAlpaca stays smaller than normal. Cosmetic effect only, but generally undesirable.BloomNegativeHappiness boost decreased by 1 point per interaction. Gradually degrades mood over time. Sell affected alpacas.7070When building a breeding lineup, prioritize parents with Strong and Twins traits. Both parents sharing the same positive trait gives roughly 90% inheritance probability for offspring. Sell any alpaca carrying Pride or Bloom immediately to keep your gene pool clean.7171Breeding Strategy for Cotton Candy Alpaca7373The Cotton Candy Alpaca is the rarest alpaca variant and typically requires many breeding attempts to obtain. The following strategy, based on community reports, maximizes your chances:7575Buy 8 to 12 Common Alpacas to start a large breeding pool. You will need 2 to 3 Alpaca Barns to house them all (4 per barn).Check every alpaca's DNA profile immediately after purchase. Sell any with negative traits (Pride, Bloom, Petiteness).Keep alpacas with Strong and Twins traits as your primary breeders.Run multiple breeding pairs in parallel across all barns. Never leave a breeding slot empty.Use a Breeding House (3,500 Coins, Intermediate) for controlled pairings. When you obtain a Punk or Middle-Parted Alpaca, try pairing two rare variants together for a potentially better chance at the Cotton Candy Alpaca.Use Love Alpaca Feed from the Love Feeder station to reset breeding cooldowns when actively chasing the Cotton Candy variant.Be patient. Super Rare variants have the lowest breeding probability. Expect the process to take multiple in-game weeks.7777Comparison with Other Expert and Senior Mounts7979The following table compares alpacas with other high-tier rideable animals to help you decide where to invest your Coins and barn space.8181SpeciesTierPriceRider CapacityKey ProductsSpecial NotesAlpacaExpert2,7501Alpaca Wool, Alpaca SpitDual-purpose: mount + wool/spit productionOstrichExpert2,7501Ostrich Egg, FeatherFast ground speed, egg and feather productionHorseSenior1,3502Fur, Horse DewOnly species supporting duo riding (two players)DeerSenior1,3501Fur5 variants including the special Luna Deer (found wild in Moonlit Forest)8383Tips8484Alpaca Wool is a required crafting material for the Selective Breeding House (x8). If you plan to build one instead of buying it, start stockpiling wool early.Invest in a Feeding Trough and Cleaning Pod for each Alpaca Barn as soon as possible. These Intermediate-tier stations free up significant daily time, especially when running multiple barns.The Auto Shearer (Expert, 15,000 Coins) is a worthwhile investment once you have multiple alpacas producing wool. It handles collection automatically.Keep at least one Common Alpaca for reliable daily product output while you focus on breeding rare variants in separate barns.Alpacas and ostriches are unlocked at the same tier and cost the same price. Consider raising both to diversify your product output: wool and spit from alpacas, eggs and feathers from ostriches.8686Related Articles8888AnimalsBreeding and GeneticsOstrichesMountsGreen Pasture RanchRanchingRancher Trial WalkthroughsAnimal FeedAnimal Products
