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Safe Alpaca Fencing

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 16th, 2011

The main goal of your alpaca fencing is to keep predators out of your alpaca fields. Alpacas will not challenge the fence.

TYPE OF FENCING

We like 2×4 mesh wire fencing. It keeps alpacas from sticking their head out through the fencing and ,also, keeps predators from sticking their head in through the fence.

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Essential Alpaca Equipment

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 11th, 2011

Alpaca Feeder

You can run your farm with minimal alpaca equipment and still have a great farm. The supplies you will need will be based on the size of your farm and what is important to you. Each farm must decide what works for them and their area.

ALPACA SUPPLIES

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Alpaca Biosecurity

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 4th, 2011

Alpaca

Good Livestock Farming Practices Make Good Sense

Livestock disease can be catastrophic for farmers and the farming industry through the loss of income and the loss of markets. Following good livestock farming practices is the best and simplest way to achieving biosecurity – to protect your stock, your profits and . . . → Read More: Alpaca Biosecurity

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Loafing Shed For Alpacas

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 2nd, 2011

Open Loafing Shed

A loafing shed is a three-sided shelter you construct and may be all the shelter your alpacas need. You’ll have to take several things into consideration to decide if a barn or a shed is right for your animals.

First thing to consider:

How severe are your winters?

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Breeding Alpacas

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 2nd, 2011

Stud Male Alpaca

So, you want to start breeding alpacas. You got a farm loan or a home equity loan to start your alpaca business or maybe you just forked out the cash.

However you got started, your alpaca investment is substantial and you don’t want to fail.

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Training Alpacas in 10 Steps

By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 25th, 2011

Training Can Take Time

Training Alpacas may seem a little intimidating if you’re a new Alpaca owner.

Alpacas are relatively smart. In our experience, we found that all it takes is patience and breaking the task down into steps for the Alpaca to accomplish. You will be massively rewarded if you . . . → Read More: Training Alpacas in 10 Steps

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