Learn about Raising Alpacas — Introduction

Alpacas 101: or,
Tips We Wish We Knew When Starting Our Alpaca Ranch

Learn About Raising Alpacas
©️2019-2021 by Charles Ashley
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Introduction

These tips for Learning How to Raise Alpacas are usually fairly brief statements from our own experiences in raising Alpacas that we have learned since 2009. Our intent is to supply the public, our clients and potential customers with a good starting point in realizing their dream to become Alpaca Owners.

We have intentionally not included every single detail as we want you to read everything in this article in one or two sittings.

Also, this page is constantly being reviewed, corrected and expanded. Please bookmark our webpage to come back to as you explore your options and begin what can be a wonderful adventure.

Learn about Raising Alpacas is a must read!

Learn about Raising Alpacas
Charles & Debbie with our first two Dams! ©️2010 Charles Ashley

TABLE OF CONTENTS — Learn About Raising Alpacas

Want Alpacas? Read this FIRST!
Basic Alpaca Questions
Important Purchasing Tips
Alpacas and Other Animals
Pasture Considerations
Fencing
Pen Design
Sheds and Barns
Feeding and Hay
Watering
Heat Considerations
Pen Security
Medical Care
Manure
Halters, Leads and Training
Herd Health
Transporting
Breeding
Birthing Crias
Postpartum Care
Weaning Crias
Registration
Fiber
Shearing
Male Alpaca Considerations
Castration
Spit and Other Defense Mechanisms
Join and Serve
Other Pleasures

Further your Education
Social Media & Internet
Running a Business
Outside Information Sources
Thanks for Reading this Far
Minimum Standards of Care for Llamas and Alpacas

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