Alpaca Husbandry

Is it a Llama?
Is it a Llama?
What is the difference between a llama and alpaca?  Suri Alpaca                  Huacaya Alpaca           LlamaPhoto by Mo & Erv Lischke           While the frequency of this question is becoming fewer and... Read more...
Checklist for Showing Alpacas
Checklist for Showing Alpacas
A Checklist to Showing Alpacas Because of the large response to my previous blog regarding showing alpacas, I will continue the conversation a little furter, reviewing several areas and going into... Read more...
Tax Benefits of Owning Alpacas
Tax Benefits of Owning Alpacas
Tax Benefits of Owning Alpacas Those considering entering the alpaca industry should engage an accountant for advice in setting up your books and determining the proper use of the concepts... Read more...
9 Ways to Build An Alpaca Herd
9 Ways to Build An Alpaca Herd
9 Ways to Build An Alpaca Herd When my husband and I first started in the alpaca world, we kept imaging alpacas “as far as the eye can see.”  Today,... Read more...
Showing Alpacas
Showing Alpacas
Showing Alpacas The alpaca show scene  Snowmass Sterling SilverHerdsire at Alpacs of Montana Farm  Showing alpaca for ribbons at sanctioned alpaca shows has been growing significantly throughout the... Read more...
Alpaca Toenail Trimming
Alpaca Toenail Trimming
Alpaca Toenail Trimming Alpaca toenails grow continuously throughout their lives.  Alpacas that live on hard, rocky ground, or who have rough concrete to walk across wear their nails down naturally. ... Read more...
5 Steps for Washing Alpaca Fleece
5 Steps for Washing Alpaca Fleece
Washing Alpaca Fleece  In 5 Easy Steps This is just one way of doing it – using mesh bags.  There are many ways of going about cleaning a fleece. Skirt –... Read more...
Choose Your Alpaca Market Niche
Choose Your Alpaca Market Niche
Choose Your Alpaca Market Niche Alpacas come in two kinds, 23 colors, many quality levels, young, old, and are priced from inexpensive to expensive. There is a perfect alpaca for... Read more...
The Alpaca Birthing Process
The Alpaca Birthing Process
The Alpaca Birthing Process I love the cria, even from the very beginning on the day they are born. With hundreds of cria having been born on our farm over... Read more...
Assessing Alpaca Fleece
Assessing Alpaca Fleece
Assessing alpaca fleece Alpacas’ claim to fame is it is a softer as cashmere, warmer than wool, hypo-allergenic and water repellent.  But, there is a surprisingly large variation of fleece... Read more...
Alpaca Farm Visits
Alpaca Farm Visits
Alpaca Farm Visits About every 2-3 days we receive a call asking for a farm visit. This can mean many things. Are they interested in purchasing alpacas? Is it a... Read more...
Choosing a Herdsire
Choosing a Herdsire
Choosing a Herdsire As we ease into Springtime, we begin to think of breeding our alpacas once again for next year’s cria.  The selection of an alpaca herdsire is crucial... Read more...