We are a couple of weeks away from shearing and our alpaca crew is getting HOT! So, we spray them down with some nice cool water to keep them comfortable until their coats can come off (alpacas do not shed). Not everyone wants to get sprayed...but look out for the ones who do!
I believe one of the most essential, healthiest long-term processes you can do for your alpaca is to train them. Just like the rest of us, the more experience we have in the outside world, the more confidence we all have in ourselves and our surroundings.
Alpacas are naturally shy, nervous creatures. They are akin to rabbits, constantly watching to see who is going to grab them. Thus, for your...
About a year ago, we had to put down Princess Leah, a 19 year old alpaca. We donated her body to the Montana State Veterinary program where they have since put her as a mount and she is utilized in the program for Anatomy, Histology, Oncology, Pathology, Physiology. Full mounts of alpacas are rare - they are a less studied species and expensive to put together.
We are so happy that she is able pass on information to vet students and caretakers alike to help other alpacas live a long, healthy life.
HOW TO FEED TURMERIC TO CATS, BIRDS, RUMINANTS, etc.
NOTE: Commercial turmeric capsules/pills containing high doses of curcumin, are NOT RECOMMENDED for use with animals
For many years, veterinarian Dr. Doug English, has been recommending turmeric for animals to help control inflammation and pain in itchy skin conditions like allergies, atopy, arthritis, infections, age degeneration and various...
SETTING UP YOUR ALPACA FARM
Introduction
One of the primary topics we are asked about when prospective alpaca owners come to visit us is how we chose to set up our alpaca area, what we like about the set up, and what we’d do differently if we had to start all over again. Making the investment upfront to have an organized layout with the proper tools on hand will save you time...
Throughout our Montana seasons we need to rotate pastures to accommodate our alpacas and llamas as one field is eaten up after another. Camelids are ALWAYS excited to explore a new pasture and today was no exception. The Lucy the Llama checks out the new digs as a livestock protector, as do our three Turkish Anatolian Livestock Guard Dogs Chilli, Finn and Hazel. The 3 month old baby alpacas run...
