An in depth, easy to understand resource for anyone new to or thinking about keeping alpacas, written by experienced alpaca breeders. This 101 page E-Guide, packed full of information, 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
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E-Guide Contents
CHAPTER ONE - Alpaca 101
- Terminology
- What Are Alpacas & How Many Should I Have?
- Alpaca Breed Comparison
- Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation
- Are Males Or Females Right For You?
- Diversification Potential In Alpacas
- Cost Of Purchase
- Cost Of Keeping Alpacas
- Selecting & Purchasing Your Alpacas
- An Intro To The British Alpaca Society
CHAPTER TWO - Requirements
- Basic requirements for keeping alpacas covering land, shelter, transportation, day to day care and social grouping
CHAPTER THREE - Diet, Nutirtion & Pasture Management
- Diet & Nutrition
- Vitamin Supplementation
- Pasture Management
CHAPTER FOUR - Husbandry Tasks
- Herd Kit Contents
- Halters & Halter Training
- Nail Trimming
- Shearing
- Teeth
- Castration
- Body Scoring
- Summer Care
- Record Keeping
CHAPTER FIVE - Disease & Parasites
- Biosecurity Measures
- Bovine Tuberculosis
- How to Administer Medications & Vaccines
- How to Reduce Parasites
- Coccidiosis
- Worming
- Liver Fluke
- Clostridial Disease
- Mites
CHAPTER 6 - Breeding & Cria Care
- Basic Breeding Principles & Cycle
- Style of Breeding Management
- Birthing Kit Contents
- Signs of Birthing
- What to expect during and post birth
- Basic Cria Care