Have you been thinking about owning alpacas as pets, paddock grazers, guard animals or for breeding?
Would you like to know more?
Throughout the year, Town End Alpacas are running a series of one day, hands-on, introduction to alpacas events at our farm in South Cumbria.
No previous experience is required and places are limited to allow plenty of time with the alpacas and for individual questions.
Comments from the course on 1 May 2010: "Many thanks for the day. I really enjoyed it and the amount of information was just right" JA, Sedbergh. "thank you for today. We had a fantastic day and it seemed to go so quickly! The information you gave us was perfect", P&SM, Levens.
The cost of £50 per person includes lunch, refreshments and handouts, and is refunded if in the future you decide to buy alpacas from Town End. Attendees must be at least 18 years old (sorry, but this is a stipulation of our insurers).
To book a place, record your interest or to discuss in more detail, please call Brian Raine on 07740 918380 or use the contact page.
The next available event will be held on 19 September 2010.
COURSE OUTLINE
What makes a good alpaca?
Handling and examining alpacas: hands-on experience with breeding and pet alpacas.
What land and facilities are required?
Planning for your alpacas: examining the practicality of individual circumstances.
What husbandry is required?
Husbandry techniques: hands-on at the basics.
What support is available?
The British Alpaca Society (BAS) and Regional Groups.
What options are there for the fibre?
Shearing, spinning, knitting, weaving: hands-on with fleece, yarn and garments.
TIMING
Please arrive at Town End by 9:30am (refreshments available) for a prompt 10am start.
The course will end by 4pm and if desired, discussion of individual questions will continue.