How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide
What is an E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 100 page digital booklet supplied as a downloadable PDF.
Who is this E-Guide for?
This E-Guide is designed for prospective and new alpaca keepers who can't attend the in-person Alpaca Husbandry Course and want to learn more about alpacas and the care they need at a pace that suits you.
What will I learn?
Through this E-Guide, you will learn the essential day to day care required for look after alpacas, good care practices, best handling techniques, get a feel for what's involved in being an alpaca keeper over the seasons and gain an insight into breeding principles & management. See the full E-Guide contents below...
What is the cost?
The E-Guide costs £75 (or get it for FREE when you attend an Alpaca Husbandry Course!)
Price includes VAT
How big is the E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 100 page digital booklet packed full of information
Can I print the E-Guide printable?
The E-Guide has been designed to be vibrant and interesting on mobile and PC, so is not best suited for printing - instead, keep a copy on your mobile or PC for quick reference at any time
What is included in the E-Guide?
This is a 100 page digital booklet supplied as a downloadable PDF
🦙 Alpaca 101 🦙
Alpaca Terminology, How Many Alpacas Should I Have?, Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation, Social Grouping, Are Male Or Female Alpacas Right For Me?
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💸 Costs & Income 💸
Cost Of Purchasing & Keeping Alpacas and an insight into Business Opportunities
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💚 Essential Requirements 💚
Basic Day to Day Care, Average Stocking Density (and adjusting this according to your pasture quality and the seasons), Shelter, Transportation & Biosecurity Measures
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🌿 Nutrition 🌿
Nutritional Requirements, Feed Options, Vitamin Supplementation & Pasture Management
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💚 Handling & Halter Training 💚
How to correctly fit a headcollar and guidance on halter training as well as safe and kind handling techniques
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💉 Routine Husbandry 💉
What to include in your Herd Kit, Nail Trimming, Shearing, Teeth, Body Condition Scoring (BCS), Summer & Winter Care, Record Keeping and How to Administer Medications & Vaccines
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🦠 Parasites 🦠
An insight into the symptoms, prevention and treatments of the most common parasites and ailments; Mites, Abscesses, Coccidiosis, Worm burden, Liver Fluke & Clostridial Disease
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❤️ An Introduction to Breeding ❤️
Breeding alpacas differs greatly from livestock or pets you may be familiar with, so this section offers a brief insight into alpaca breeding and management and the important things to be considered before diving in.
