An in depth, easy to understand resource for anyone new to or thinking about keeping alpacas, written by experienced alpaca breeders. This 110 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
- What Are Alpacas
- Terminology
- How Many Should I Have?
- Alpaca Breed Comparison
- Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation
- Are Males Or Females Right For You?
- An Intro To The British Alpaca Society
CHAPTER TWO - Essential Requirements
- Vets
- Day to day care
- Social grouping
- Land
- Fencing
- Feed & pasture management
- Shelter
- Transportation
- Biosecurity
CHAPTER THREE - Costs & Finances
- Cost Of Purchase
- Cost Of Keeping Alpacas
- Selecting & Purchasing Your Alpacas
CHAPTER FOUR - Husbandry Tasks
- Herd Kit Contents
- Record Keeping
- Halters & Halter Training
- Safe Catching & Restraint
- Body Condition Scoring
- Nail Trimming
- Teeth & Tooth Root Abscesses
- 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