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Starter Packages
Below are Huacaya and Suri packages for your consideration.
We'd be more than happy to 'criate' 'alpackages' for you to consider based on your individual farm and ranch needs: high quality Huacaya, suri or both!
Feel free to contact us via email or phone (1-877-CTF-PACA) with any and all your questions and our updated SURI PACKAGES
All packages subject to availability and may change without notice. Alpaca substitutions can be made for like dollar value.
So you are interested in alpacas? What to do now...A. Contact breeders in your area and arrange for farm visits. Visit as many as you can. You will be able to pick things up from different farms that one day may be useful to your situation, such as fencing, barn structures, etc. Visit different sized farms to get a variety of farm philosophy's and breeding programs. Don't be afraid to ask questions!!
B. Read and learn. New folks who are interested in alpacas today have a wide range of resources available to them. AOBA has an extensive library for you to borrow from including books, videos and articles on alpaca husbandry, management, fiber, etc. Plan on attending local alpaca events or the national conference where you can meet and talk with alpaca folks from all over the world.
C. Develop your business and game plan. What do you want to do with alpacas? Breed? Or for fiber production? Alpacas are fun and wonderful, but they can be a home-based business venture. Where do you see your farm in 5 years? 10 years?
D. When selecting alpacas - focus on quality from the start. Try to find the best alpacas for you and your budget. Think about purchasing bred females if you want a quicker return on your investment. Purchase alpacas that are right for you. Always have a pre-purchase exam; required for insurance purposes. Check bite, teeth, eyes, ears, legs for correctness, hear, lungs and over-all body conformation.
E. Before your alpacas come home. Locate a large animal vet in your area who will work with you if a vet with camelid experience is not in proximity. Understand his or her fee structure. Find a good source of hay, preferably with 10-12% protein in the cut.
