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 £85pp
Price includes VAT and a FREE How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide!
What dates are available?
Saturday 8th March 2025
Saturday 24th May 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 🦙
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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💚 Essential Requirements 💚
Vets, Basic Day to Day Care, Social Grouping, Land, Fencing, Feed, Pasture Management, Shelter, Transportation & Biosecurity
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💸 Costs & Finances 💸
Cost Of Purchasing & Keeping Alpacas, Selecting & Purchasing Alpacas & Diversification Opportunities
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💉 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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🦠 Parasites 🦠
How to Administer Medications & Vaccines, How to Reduce Parasites, Coccidiosis, Worming, FAMACHA, Liver Fluke, Clostridial Disease and Mites
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❓ Open Q&A ❓
Ask anything alpaca-related that's still tickling your brain!
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⭐ FREE BONUS MATERIAL ⭐
You will receive a FREE How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide packed full of comprehensive notes from the workshop
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.