How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide
What is an E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 110 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. See the full E-Guide contents below...
What is the cost?
The E-Guide costs £85 (or get it for FREE when you attend an Alpaca Husbandry Course!)
Price includes VAT
How big is the E-Guide?
The E-Guide is a 110 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 110 page digital booklet supplied as a downloadable PDF
🦙 CHAPTER 1: Alpaca 101 🦙
What makes an alpaca an alpaca, Alpaca Terminology, How Many Alpacas Should I Have?, Alpaca Breed Comparison, Alpaca Anatomy & Conformation, Are Male Or Female Alpacas Right For Me?
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💚CHAPTER 2: Essential Requirements 💚
Vets, Basic Day to Day Care, Social Grouping, Land, Fencing, Feed, Pasture Management, Shelter, Transportation & Biosecurity
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💸 CHAPTER 3: Costs & Finances 💸
Cost Of Purchasing & Keeping Alpacas, Selecting & Purchasing Alpacas
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💉CHAPER 4: Routine Husbandry 💉
Herd Kit Contents, Record Keeping, Halters & Training, Safe Catching & Restraint, Body Condition Scoring (BCS), Nail Trimming, Teeth, Vitamin Supplementation, Shearing, Castration, Summer & Winter Care
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🦠 CHAPER 5: Disease & Parasites 🦠
How to Administer Medications & Vaccines, How to Reduce Parasites, Coccidiosis, Worming, FAMACHA, Liver Fluke, Clostridial Disease and Mites
