Staff & Student Training
Who is this for?
If you are a farm park, sanctuary, wildlife centre, zoo or animal studies college, are based in the UK, have (or intend to have) alpacas and have people who would love to broaden their knowledge on best husbandry practices for alpacas, this is for you!
What will my staff/volunteers/students learn?
The content can be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation and the trainees. Topics covered can include essential day to day care required for look after alpacas, good care practices, best handling techniques,
routine husbandry over the seasons and breeding management. See the full scope of what can be included below...
What is the cost?
It may be possible for the training to be provided free of charge so please get in touch to discuss
What dates are available?
We can work with you to find a mutually agreeable day (and if winter time during your quieter season works for you- that's not a problem!)
How long is the training?
The training typically runs for one day between 10am - 4pm
Where does the training take place?
Training can be provided at your premises
Alternatively, the training can be held on site at Fostings Alpacas, Kinnerton, Presteigne, Powys, LD82PF (please note in this case, training will be conducted under cover but exposed to the ambient outdoor temperature)
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Are lunch & refreshments provided?
Lunch provisions may depend upon where the training takes place and can be discussed if required
What do trainees need to bring?
The training typically includes practical handling outside with alpacas, so trainees need to wear sensible closed toe shoes and bring waterproof clothing
Training Topics
Please see below the topics that can be covered and tailored to suit the needs of the trainees
🦙 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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🦙 Practical Hands-on Session 🦙
Work with your alpacas, to practice and improve moving and handling, Body Condition Scoring, health checking and halter training
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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.
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❓ Open Q&A ❓
Ask anything alpaca-related that's still tickling your brain!
⭐ E-Guide ⭐
If apporpiate, we can arrange for trainees to receive a copy of the How To Look After Alpacas E-Guide
