Half Day Introduction to Alpacas
This will cover the following:
History- origins, indigenous environment, animal family, modern Alpacas
Care - Type of environment, feeds, monitoring
Local Environment - Sizing, Fencing, Nourishment
Husbandry - Regular treatments, innoculations, grooming
Mating - Methods, Gestation, birthing, ante-natal care
Fleece - Shearing, quality, testing, processing, products
Animals - Choice of animals, reasons for buying, what to look for.
This is a half day theory course and includes a tour of the farm and of course, meeting the animals.
The course is aimed at those who have little or no knowledge of Alpacas and perhaps find out more before making decision about owning alpacas
Price of course 40 euros
One day course in Alpaca Management
This will cover the following:
General overview of Alpacas - Origins, behaviour, Modern Alpacas
Care and Husbandry - Feeds, Environment, Health, Grooming
Breeding - Choices of animals, methods, blood lines, mating, birthing, ante-natal care
Stock - Choice of animals, reasons for owning Alpacas, farm requirements
Financials and Administration - Breeding for sale or fleece, added value, record keeping, costs.
This is a one day theory and practical course. Half the day is theory and half the day is practical. The practical will include handling animals, giving injections, cutting toenails, examining and weighing cria, halter and walking.
Lunch is included.
The course is aimed at those who have decided to own alpacas, who want more in depth information and practical advice.
Price of Course 85.00 euros
Half day introduction and one day ownership courses available now!