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Alpaca Husbandry Online Course
What does husbandry mean?
Animal husbandry is the day to day care and raising of animals which may, or may not be, for profit
Who is this online alpaca course for?
This course is designed for prospective keepers who are considering whether alpacas are right for them, as well as new alpaca owners who want to ensure they’re providing the best possible care
What's included in the online course?
This online alpaca course contains over 4 hours of video that you can watch and re-watch at your convenience. The videos guide you through alpaca 101, essential requirements, nutrition, costs, routine husbandry, parasites and medicating alpacas. PLUS you receive a downloadable PDF E-Guide full of comprehensive notes from the course.
Course Itinerary
Over 4 hours of video content, split into 6 bitesize sessions that can be watched and re-watched at any time to suit you
👋 Introduction
Introduction to your tutor
🦙 Alpaca 101
Alpaca terminology, social grouping, anatomy and conformation, males vs females
💚 Essential Requirements
Day to day care, social grouping, stocking density, land requirements, fencing, shelter and biosecurity
💸 Costs & Income
Cost of purchasing and keeping alpacas
🌿 Nutrition
Nutritional requirements, feed options, vitamin supplementation and pasture management
💚 Handling & Halter Training
How to correctly fit a headcollar and guidance on halter training as well as safe and kind handling techniques
💉 Routine Husbandry
Herd kit, safe catching and restraint, body condition scoring, nail trimming, shearing, teeth, vaccination summer and winter care
🦠 Parasites
An insight into the symptoms, prevention and treatments of the most common parasites and ailments; mites, abscesses, coccidiosis, gastrointestinal worms, liver fluke and clostridial disease
🦙 Practical Hands-on Session
Get hands on experience moving and handling alpacas
❓ Open Q&A
Ask anything alpaca-related that's still tickling your brain!
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Course Info
What is the cost of the online course?
The course costs £75.00 (incl. VAT)
Includes over 4 hours of video content, the How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide AND lifetime updates!
When can I do the online course?
The course includes pre-recorded sessions that you can watch on demand, at your own pace, so no need to pin yourself to a specific date or time
How do I access the online course?
Upon purchase you will be sent an email with the link to view the recordings along with a link to download the accompanying E-Guide
What do I need to do the online course?
All you need is a device capable of running video with sound and view PDF's and an eagerness to learn about alpacas!
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