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?
If you . . . → Read More: Loafing Shed For Alpacas
By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 16th, 2011
Stud Male Alpaca
There are two reasons people think about becoming involved with alpaca ranching.
The first is the financial investment benefits.
The second is the lifestyle benefits.
Alpaca farming
The first benefit to alpaca farming is the tax breaks. We were able to write off our animals, fencing, etc.and . . . → Read More: Alpaca Ranching
By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 11th, 2011
When running a home business, budgets can be tight.
Below are several different marketing tactics that will not break the bank but can bring you plenty of business. Choose one business marketing idea from the list to start, then add some of the others so that you have several different ways to . . . → Read More: Low Cost Alpaca Marketing
By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 11th, 2011
Alpaca
Thinking of an alpaca investment?
The alpaca industry is still in the early stage of growth. The animal is much more valuable than the luxurious fleece they produce. The fiber is mostly obtained through cottage businesses right now.
Alpaca herds are not large enough outside of South America to produce . . . → Read More: Alpaca Investment
By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 11th, 2011
Alpaca's
What kind of alpaca food do you need to keep your alpacas healthy?
Ahhh…very simple to answer. Good quality hay!
An alpaca needs an 8% crude protein diet on average. If an alpaca is pregnant or lactating, their protein needs increase to 12-15%.
A growing cria needs 15% crude protein.
So, how . . . → Read More: Alpaca Food Quality
By Asst Editor Dave T, on February 11th, 2011
Alpaca Fleece
10 Ways to Expand an Alpaca Business
Alpaca fleece is luxurious and relatively rare. It can provide very important profits for your alpaca business. People get into the alpaca business for several different reasons. Most want a home business that can provide an income. To keep that income steady, . . . → Read More: Alpaca Fleece