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New England is the perfect place to raise alpacas in part because farmers here in New England want to share their know how with new breeders. As you read these secrets and shortcuts, you will be amazed at the Yankee ingenuity and common sense approach that has been the hallmark of the New England farming community since Colonial times. Your can submit your secrets and shortcuts by sending an e-mail to Barbie Tilton at somedayfrm@aol.com


101 Secrets
Husbandry

How to cut the cost of cria coats

How to milk an Alpaca

How to save time with opening and closing gates

How to Stock up on Colostrum

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Breeding

How to work your breeding Plan

Understanding Drive-by Breedings


Feeding

How to Feed from Bowls

How to feed the small herd

How to get inexpensive feed troughs

How to treat your alpacas.


Barn Managment

How to eliminate gnats, tics and other pesky bugs from bothering the herd.

How to get Predator/Coyote Control for $29 - Without A Guard Dog or a Llama

How to keep records and info in barn.

How to protect your herd

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Barn Planning

How to Build A Shelter

How to keep cria coats on

How to lighten your load

How to make a temporary chute

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Business

The Alpaca Fiber Market

How to be customer focused when you missed the customer

How to be sure your farm is covered

How to help offset costs on your farm

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Fiber (Off Animal)

How to Dress...Cotton sometimes best!

How to Figure & How much yarn will I need to make a hat or scarf?

How to organize your shearing setup

How to rid the oder- of yarn freshback from the mill....

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Fiber (On Animal)

How to Add to the Quality of the Fleece

How to keep an Alpaca Cleaner for Shearing Day

How to make shearing smoother


Health

How to assist mom in weaning baby

How to avoid dehydration in winter.

How to help prevent Choke

How to keep them eating in cold weather

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Manure Matters

How to Clean Your Barn Floor

How to get help with your composting manure

How to help with winter clean-up?

How to keep manure sweet and neat

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Marketing

How to get those pictures

How to use your Website ID


Medical Advice

How to administer meds to alpacas orally.

How to Simplify Giving those Shots


Show Preparation

How to bring water to a show

How to get a poop spot-on the spot- at a show!

How to help adjust your animals for shows

How to help prepare for a show

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Training

How to Calm an Alpaca

How to herd your Alpacas

How to Introduce Alpacas to Catch Pens while Simply doing Chores

How to keep animals in the right places

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Transportation

How to haul Your Alpaca stuff

How to use a Poly Dome Calf Nurseries for Alpacas


 

Understanding Drive-by Breedings

Parris Hill Farm
Linda & Bill Ley

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