Alpaca Husbandry Services in Wales
Handling alpacas and carrying out husbandry tasks can sometimes be difficult, whether it is because you have some bouncy alpacas, are recovering from injury, are on your own, don't have the time or perhaps just don't feel confident in doing it yourself. That's where we come in, to support you and your alpacas.
What's covered?
Alpaca husbandry services can cover any of the following:
🧑🤝🧑 Single handler or team of two 🧑🤝🧑
🦙 Supply scales & weigh alpacas 🦙
🌿 Body scoring and recommendations for feed changes, if needed 🌿
✂️ Toe nail trimming and checking feet ✂️
💊 Vitamin supplement administration 💊
👩⚕️ General health check 👩⚕️
💚 Halter training 💚
⚕️ Handling, catching & safely restraining your alpacas for a routine or emergency veterinary visit ⚕️
❤️ Assistance with alpaca matings ❤️
What area is covered?
Husbandry Services are offered within a 40 mile radius of Fostings Farm (LD8 2PF). However, we may venture further afield for herd sizes of 5+, so it's worth getting in touch!
What is the cost?
Single handler (perfect if you just need an extra pair of hands to get jobs done) is £30 for first hour and £20 p/hour thereafter
A Team of two handlers (perfect if you are unable to assist with safe restraint) is £40 for first hour and £30 p/hour thereafter
A 1 hour minimum charge applies to any visit and mileage charged at £0.23 per mile
What area is covered?
Husbandry Services are offered within a 40 mile radius of Fostings Farm (LD8 2PF)
However, we may venture further afield for herd sizes of 5+, so it's worth getting in touch!
Husbandry Services Terms & Conditions
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This service is NOT a substitution for veterinary intervention and/or treatment. For emergency situations, you should always call your vet. If you feel it would also be helpful to have us around to help you handle and restrain your alpacas during a veterinary call out, please call us AFTER you have called the vet.
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These services are primarily for alpacas, but can also be adapted for goats.
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We reserve the right to refuse our services at any time if we feel unsafe and/or we believe the animal(s) require the attention of a veterinary professional.
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Mileage is charged at 23 pence + VAT per mile, both ways from Fostings Alpacas to the address being visited, as according to Google Maps.
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Payment is due within 14 days of invoice, which is generated after the visit.