Alpaca Basics

Alpaca farming touches on a broad range of topics and one could spend hours delving into details on these subjects. This section provides overview information for the person new to alpacas. You'll find articles on the alpaca lifestyle, the alpaca industry, and of course on the alpaca itself.

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Basics of Behavior and Handling of Llamas and Alpacas

Tuesday July 01, 2003

Camelids are much easier to work with than many traditional livestock but they can be challenging at times when it becomes necessary to handle them, To help you as you begin working with them, here are a few handling guidelines. They will make working with camelids much easier on both you and your llama or alpaca, and they will make any veterinary visits go more smoothly

Alpaca Facts 1, 2, 3

Wednesday May 05, 2004

Few people can see an alpaca and not fall in love. After all, they are adorable, endearing, and quite enchanting. Not a sheep and not a camel. So what are they, where do they come from and what's the big deal about them?

alpaca basics articles

Basics of Behavior and Handling of Llamas and Alpacas

Alpaca Facts 1, 2, 3

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