Here are some interesting things I’ve found on the web this week: This family is living off the grid. They’re moving to a farm with no electricity, no TV (I would die!), etc. All I can say is “WOW!” I think this is my favorite. Check out this post from Rooster Hill Farm on the [...]
We all know that you have to have business cards. Today we are also going to talk about what to do with them. As an alpaca breeder you will need business cards that have your contact information, a tagline, and a picture of an alpaca. Remember that many people have never seen an alpaca and [...]
As a new breeder, I usually selected males for my open females based on how attractive they were. My idea was to choose a male that I would like my cria to look like. Often the sire’s owners would make suggestions, but I was never clear exactly WHY they were suggesting that particular male. Back [...]
Check out this Wall Street Journal about people finding alternate investments when the traditional stock market goes South. When Stocks Tank, Some Investors Stampede to Alpacas and Turn to Drink! I remember after 911 feeling very secure with our investment in alpacas. They just ate grass, gestated, and kept growing our herd without a care [...]
The Internet now plays an essential role in helping potential buyers find information about alpacas and in locating alpacas to purchase. A 2008 survey by the Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association asked new alpaca breeders the following question: “When you were considering your FIRST PURCHASE of alpacas, which Internet sources did you use to locate [...]
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