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January 2010- A New Beginning

 

With a New Year the excitement starts. New crias in the spring and a new beginning. Yes we still have to make it through the winter, and some winter it has been. Lower than record snow amounts and cold, but this too will pass. So, with the idea of a New Year and new beginnings, I thought it would be nice to look forward to the Spring and "Newbies" to alpaca farming. With that in mind I am including a list of "Recommended supplies for first time Alpaca and Llama Owners".

 

 "Recommended supplies for first time Alpaca and Llama Owners".

By clicking on the items in the table I have created links to various vendors to give you a better idea of the supplies. 

Good grass hay

(approximately 1 ton per animal per year in most areas)

 Fenced pasture

Approximately 1/5 acre per animal)

 Shelter
Barn cleaning tools
Water
Catch and hold area
Properly fitting halter and lead

Vet willing to work with you

(Have his or her number posted by the phone)

 Worming medication
Lice medication
Preventive treatment of coccidosis
Antibiotic cream
Mineral supplement for your area
Mineral feeder
Toe shears

Brush

(we like the wool tamer for general grooming)

Thermometer
Vet Wrap
Needles and syringes
Eye ointment

Book

- Alpaca Field Manual

Experienced Alpaca or Llama breeder as a mentor or to answer your question

We are always here to help so, please don't hesitate to call (304) 758-4754

 

Again these are Recommendations we do not endorse products or vendors, so shop wisely, we do. I would like to thank each of these vendors for using their links. We buy from them and support each of them.

 

In future newsletters I will be discussing pasture grasses and hays. I hope you have enjoyed this little bit of information. Please sign up for our news letters and sign our guest book and let us know what you would like to learn.

Steve and Beth Andexler

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