The ultimate guide for new and potential alpaca owners to get started in alpaca farming, without making costly mistakes.
Includes complete notes from Bowbridge Alpacas Scotland's, Alpaca Husbandry course in digital form.
Use this guide to build a firm foundation in caring for alpacas. Learn how to gain full enjoyment from owning a happy and healthy herd while building a sustainable and profitable alpaca farm.
Alpaca Farming Starter Toolkit
How To Get Started
Define Your Goals
What Determines A Quality Alpaca
BAS Breed Standard
Breed Standard Conformation
Points Of An Alpacas
Breed Standard Huacaya Fleece
Breed Standard Suri Fleece
A Word On Vets
Herd Health
Herd Health Kit
Injections
Vaccinations And Worming
AD&E And Rickets
Food And Nutrition
Poisins
Body Scoring
Checking Eyelid Pallor
Mites And Other Skin Conditions
Footcare
Alpaca Teeth
Pasture Management
Shelters And Fencing
Herding And Training
Halter Training
Notes On Behaviours
Novice Handlers Syndrome
Transporting Alpacas
Events With Alpacas
Biosecurity
Matings
What To Have In Your Birthing Box
Birthing
Cria Care
Shearing
What To Do With Your Fleece
Fleece Skirting
Storing Your Fleece
Possible Income Streams From Alpacas
Resources And References
Next Steps
Disclaimer
Conclusion