Alpaca Husbandry

Snowmass Sterling Silver - Herdsire
Snowmass Sterling Silver - Herdsire
ARI # 830290 Date of Birth: September 24, 2001 Sire: Snowmass Peruvian Casanova Sire: Peruvian Bueno G173 Dam: Peruvian Angelique Dam: Panam’s Chilean Rose Histograms: 2002: 18.6  4.0  21.5  1.3                       2003: 19.4  4.2  21.4  2.4                          2004: 20.0  4.6  23.0  3.5                         ... Read more...
Alpaca Farmer's Tax Guide
Alpaca Farmer's Tax Guide
  FARMERS TAX GUIDE One of the most frustrating factors for any alpaca farmer when dealing with the IRS rules is getting a definitive answer. The code is often more... Read more...
Alpaca head & ears
Alpaca Tax Deductions
IRS CODE SECTION 179 DEDUCTION This deduction is available every year when you purchase IRS code 1245(a) (3) assets that are acquired for use in an active business [(Code Section... Read more...
Farm fencing
Capital Improvements on Alpaca Ranch
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Capital improvements to your alpaca ranch can also be written off against income. Barns, alpaca fences, pond construction, driveways, parking lots all can be expended over their useful... Read more...
Two alpacas
How To Have An Alpaca Farm For Profit
HOBBY FARM RULES The first step in qualifying for favorable tax treatment as an alpaca farmer is establishing that you are in business to make a profit. You can not raise alpacas... Read more...
Alpaca Tax Write Off and Depreciation
Alpaca Tax Write Off and Depreciation
ALPACAS SIX YEAR WRITE-OFF There are several methods of writing alpacas off, beginning with the straight line method which allows you to deduct one-fifth of their cost each year, except the first... Read more...
Herdsires
Herdsires
Breeding Alpaca Herdsires This page offers details on our breeding alpaca herdsires with a variety of color genetics and attributes, including blacks, grays, rose grays and browns.  There are male alpacas for sale... Read more...
Pile of manure
Animal Manure Comparison
Other Natural Fertilizers There is a large range of natural fertilizers available on the market today. Do not be misled by the N-P-K numbers that suggest manure is less powerful than... Read more...
Guard dog and alpaca
Farm Services That We Offer
We offer a variety of services to new and established alpaca farms, including alpaca transport, farm set up, alpaca care, marketing, alpaca investment, alpaca herdsires for breeding, alpaca agisting /... Read more...
Livestock Guard Dog Video
Livestock Guard Dog Video
Livestock Guard Dogs can be an amazing tool for a farm, whether it is a large or small set-up. However, do your homework, talk to other others - with large... Read more...
Our Alpaca Pack Trip
Our Alpaca Pack Trip
Packing with Alpacas  Although alpacas are not usually known for packing, we decided to take a walk with two of our males on the trail.  With water bottles and a... Read more...
alpaca sheering
The Alpaca Shearing Process
Alpacas Shearing Season Alpaca shearing was on June 3rd through the 5th this year, with 12 farms and volunteers coming together. Last year, we had a great time helping 194 alpacas... Read more...