An in depth, easy to understand resource for anyone new to or thinking about keeping alpacas, written by experienced alpaca breeders. This 116 page E-Guide is packed full of information and will be downloadable upon purchase. For the full contents list, check out the 'E-Guide Contents' section below.

Learn How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide

£39.00

E-Guide Contents
CHAPTER ONE - Alpaca 101
- What Makes an Alpaca an Alpaca
- Terminology
- How Many Should I Have?
- Alpaca Breed Comparison
- Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation
- Are Males Or Females Right For You?
CHAPTER TWO - Essential Requirements
- Vets
- Day to day care
- Social grouping
- Land
- Fencing
- Feed & pasture management
- Shelter
- Transportation
- Biosecurity
CHAPTER THREE - Costs
- Cost Of Purchase
- Cost Of Keeping Alpacas
CHAPTER FOUR - Husbandry Tasks
- Herd Kit Contents
- Record Keeping
- Halters & Halter Training
- Safe Catching & Restraint
- Body Condition Scoring
- Nail Trimming
- Teeth
- Vitamin Supplementation
- Shearing
- Castration
- Summer & Winter Care
CHAPTER FIVE - Disease & Parasites
- How to Administer Medications & Vaccines
- How to Reduce Parasites
- Coccidiosis
- Worming
- FAMACHA
- Liver Fluke
- Clostridial Disease
- Mites