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Adult alpacas usually know what's not good to eat, but crias will nibble on anything. Do you know what is in your pasture? See Jim Perry's article in Camelid Quarterly.
How fast should you grow your herd? We can help you calculate your herd growth by using our herd dynamics spreadsheet.
Try this link to Alpaca World Magazine, published in Britain:
Helpful Information
Researching Tax and Business Details: Mike Safley, of Northwest Alpacas makes available on his web site a lot of general information and is especially helpful with the more technical aspects of color genetics, and tax implications, etc.
Northwest Alpacas specializes in raising suri and huacaya alpacas for sale, and alpaca business plans for breeders and owners worldwide. Check out his site at:
www.alpacas.com
or go directly to his tax information page.
Or the IRS Farmer's Tax Guide is available on line as well as information on the section 179 expense rules.
Camelid Quarterly makes their archive available on line which has numerous articles of interest. Here's a link to Jim Perry's article on Poisonous Plants. Jim Perry and Patty Richards own Ambler's Alpacas.
Ohio State University's web site publishes information about camelid health and current research programs. Here's a link to Dr. David Anderson's Camelid Environmental Impact Statement. Dr. Anderson is now at Kansas State University.
Camelidynamics is Marty McGee Bennett's word to describe her method of interaction with llamas and alpacas. Marty is a well-known professional trainer of alpacas (and their owners). Her books and gear are available on her web site and at other alpaca supply outlets as well.
Halter training, or in Camelidynamics terms, "halter acceptance," can be scary for you and your young alpacas unless you understand a little alpaca psychology. For this, we recommend the book, The Camelid Companion. The book will also teach you the crucial skill of fitting a halter correctly and safely.
