Getting Started with Alpacas

So You Want To Be An Alpaca Farmer? - Tips for Getting Started

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1. The best way to learn about alpacas is to spend time on an alpaca farm! Visit at least three farms before you decide that alpacas are right for you. Each breeder's philosophy and methods are a little different. Ask questions and take notes on barn and pasture layout, fencing, healthcare, nutrition, breeding and management. Ethical breeders will enjoy sharing information with you and will n... read full article



Spring Forward

I don't know about you, but I refuse to read, watch, or otherwise participate in sensationalism disguised as journalism. I do admit that I peruse People Magazine at my pharmacy work counter during rare breaks in our busy work schedule, but this is fluff meant to entertain and sell ad space, not news. I can't be sure because I did not bother to watch, but I hear that John Stossel's recent segment and followup on alpacas may fit into this media genre.

As a small part of a larger piece on what S... read full article