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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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Efficent Alpaca Farm Layout

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

Pasture Design

For better herd management, plan your alpaca farm layout on paper before you do anything else. If you already own property like we did, then the cost will not be too much. It was a couple of thousand dollars to make our 5 acres alpaca ready. We did ALL the work . . . → Read More: Efficent Alpaca Farm Layout

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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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Mastering Wet Felted Wool

By Asst Editor Dave T, on March 9th, 2011

Alpaca

Has your wet felted wool been less than satisfactory?

Or maybe you haven’t tried it yet and want to make it right the first time. The following tips will help you master wet felting wool.

Fiber Choice

First, you need to select the right wool for felting. Some fibers don’t felt well . . . → Read More: Mastering Wet Felted Wool

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Evaluating Alpaca Animal Fibre

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

Alpaca

The basic purpose of the alpaca industry is to produce high quality animal fiber.

The world of alpaca fiber can be confusing to those trying to decide if alpacas are right for them and which alpaca to choose.

So how do you know if the alpaca wool is good or . . . → Read More: Evaluating Alpaca Animal Fibre

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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.

There is some . . . → Read More: Breeding Alpacas

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