How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide
What is an E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 100 page digital booklet supplied as a downloadable PDF.
Who is this E-Guide for?
This E-Guide is designed for prospective and new alpaca keepers who can't attend the in-person Alpaca Husbandry Course and want to learn more about alpacas and the care they need at a pace that suits you.
What will I learn?
Through this E-Guide, you will learn the essential day to day care required for look after alpacas, good care practices, best handling techniques, get a feel for what's involved in being an alpaca keeper over the seasons and gain an insight into breeding principles & management. See the full E-Guide contents below...
What is the cost?
The E-Guide costs £28
Price includes VAT
How big is the E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 100 page digital booklet packed full of information
Can I print the E-Guide printable?
The E-Guide has been designed to be vibrant and interesting on mobile and PC, so is not best suited for printing - instead, keep a copy on your mobile or PC for quick reference at any time
What is included in the E-Guide?
This is a 100 page digital booklet supplied as a downloadable PDF
🦙 Alpaca 101 🦙
Alpaca Terminology, How Many Alpacas Should I Have?, Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation, Social Grouping, Are Male Or Female Alpacas Right For Me?
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💸 Costs & Income 💸
Cost Of Purchasing & Keeping Alpacas and an insight into Business Opportunities
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💚 Essential Requirements 💚
Basic Day to Day Care, Average Stocking Density (and adjusting this according to your pasture quality and the seasons), Shelter, Transportation & Biosecurity Measures
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🌿 Nutrition 🌿
Nutritional Requirements, Feed Options, Vitamin Supplementation & Pasture Management
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💚 Handling & Halter Training 💚
How to correctly fit a headcollar and guidance on halter training as well as safe and kind handling techniques
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💉 Routine Husbandry 💉
What to include in your Herd Kit, Nail Trimming, Shearing, Teeth, Body Condition Scoring (BCS), Summer & Winter Care, Record Keeping and How to Administer Medications & Vaccines
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🦠 Parasites 🦠
An insight into the symptoms, prevention and treatments of the most common parasites and ailments; Mites, Abscesses, Coccidiosis, Worm burden, Liver Fluke & Clostridial Disease
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❤️ An Introduction to Breeding ❤️
Breeding alpacas differs greatly from livestock or pets you may be familiar with, so this section offers an insight into alpaca breeding and management and the important things to be considered before diving in.
