Online Alpaca Husbandry Workshop
What is Husbandry?
Animal husbandry is the day to day care and raising of animals which may, or may not be, for profit
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop 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
(If you are a Zoo, farm park, rescue or sanctuary staff or volunteer, check out our staff training page)
What will I learn?
Through this online alpaca husbandry workshop, you will learn the essential day to day care required for look after alpacas, good care practices, best handling techniques and get a feel for what's involved in being an alpaca keeper over the seasons. See the full itinerary below...
What is the cost?
The workshop costs £45 pp
What dates are available?
Saturday 7th Dec 2024
Saturday 18th Jan 2025
Saturday 15th Feb 2025
Saturday 8th March 2025
How long is the workshop?
This is a 4 hour online workshop running from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Where does it take place?
Online via Zoom
What you will need to take part
All you need is a device capable of running Zoom and an eagerness to learn about alpacas!
Workshop Itinerary
This is a 4 hour workshop running from 9am - 1pm
🦙 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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💚 Essential Requirements 💚
Basic Day to Day Care, Average Stocking Density, Shelter, Transportation & Biosecurity Measures
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🌿 Nutrition 🌿
Nutritional Requirements, Feed Options, Vitamin Supplementation & Pasture Management
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💉 Routine Husbandry 💉
Herd Kit Content List, Nail Trimming, Shearing, Teeth, Body Condition Scoring (BCS), Summer & Winter Care, Record Keeping & How to Administer Medications & Vaccines
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☕ Brief Break ☕
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💚 Halter Training 💚
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🦠 Parasites 🦠
An insight into and the most common parasites and ailments; Mites, Abscesses, Coccidiosis, Worms, Liver Fluke & Clostridial Disease
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💸 Costs 💸
Cost Of Purchasing & Keeping Alpacas & Diversification Opportunities
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❓ Open Q&A ❓
Ask anything alpaca-related that's still tickling your brain!
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⭐ DISCOUNTED BONUS MATERIAL ⭐
You will receive a 10% Discount Code for the How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide!
Book Your Place Here
This is a 4 hour workshop running from 9am - 1pm
Online Workshop Terms & Conditions
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Participants must be aged 16 years or older.
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A minimum of 2 people is required for the workshop to run (and a maximum of 8 participants). In the event there are not enough people, the workshop date will be rescheduled.
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The fee, once paid, is non-refundable. In the event you cannot attend the alpaca husbandry workshop date chosen, you may reschedule to a different date (according to availability), when we are provided with a minimum of 14 days notice.