Alabama

Alpacas 101 Class Coming Up June 1

May 19, 2013 By Katy

Saturday, June 1, 2013

An educational seminar designed to provide you with all the information you need to know to start your alpaca farm.

This seminar will be held at Fairhope Alpacas in Fairhope, Alabama, home to more than 80 huacaya alpacas. It will be hosted by Katy and Jim Cocking who have over 24 years of experience successfully breeding high quality alpacas.

Topics will include:

The history and utility of alpacas

Investment opportunity

Tax benefits

Development of business plans

Purchase selection

Herd management including parasite prevention & basic nutrition

Simple daily care of alpacas

Managing alpacas in hot, humid climates

Fleece and what to do with it

Marketing and selling your alpacas

Bring all your alpaca questions! There will also be an opportunity to get “hands-on” experience working with the alpacas in the afternoon.

So join us on Saturday, June 1 from 9:00am-5:00pm (Central Time) for this educational alpaca event. Cost is $45 per person or $80 for two people from the same farm. This includes breakfast, lunch, the seminar, handouts, “hands-on” experience and a suggested reading list to take home with you. Class size is limited so register today to reserve your place.

Contact Katy Spears at 251-583-5251 for more information. Click here for registration form.

See what past attendees have said about Alpacas 101. Visit our farm’s website. We’re in the process of downsizing our herd so we’re slashed our prices! We’re offering HUGE PACKAGE DISCOUNTS as well. Check out our sale list!

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Spring Break on the Alpaca Farm

April 24, 2012 By Katy

The alpacas watch the game

Jim’s kids recently came down to Alabama for their Spring Break. Jim was able to take a rare break from work so he could spend lots of time with them. My kids were thrilled to have their new brothers here. My son, in particular, loved it. After living with three sisters his whole life, it’s a real treat for him to have some more boys around.

The kids played soccer every day.

The boys went deep sea fishing in the Gulf. They were so excited to tell me all about how they caught a shark! Now they want to go shark fishing this summer.

In the shark's mouth

Speaking of sharks, we took the kids to see the Megalodon exhibit at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Mobile. They got to see the bones from the largest shark that ever lived and go on an archeological dig. The exhibit about our bodies and the snack bar were also rated highly.

The kids are all looking forward to being together again over the summer. They’re trying to talk me into going shark fishing. Would you go? I’m voting for regular fishing…

What did you do on your Spring Break? Leave a comment and let us know what fun things you did.

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National Alpaca Farm Days

September 19, 2011 By Katy

This weekend alpaca farms across America will be hosting National Alpaca Farm Days on their alpaca farms. Our farm, Fairhope Alpacas, in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama will be open to the public on Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25th both days from 1-5 pm.
To find a farm near you, visit the National Alpaca Farm Days website and check out their farm locator. Go see an alpaca breeder near you this weekend to learn more about these magical creatures!
And if you do go see some pacas, come back and tell us about it in the comments section.