Posted by SLN Staff on Jun 26th, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Alpaca Facts that You Didn’t Know
Alpacas are interesting animals. They are small, hardy and easy to keep in a commercial farm. We are going to talk about five very unusual facts about alpacas that most people haven’t heard of. Anyone who has been around alpacas, probably already knows that alpacas resemble closely a miniature form of camel or llama. They are small, cute, and friendly. But there are many other facts about...
Posted by SLN Staff on Jan 23rd, 2015 | Comments Off on What to Consider Before Buying an Alpaca
So, you have decided to buy an alpaca? Great! Alpacas are wonderful as pets as well as for their fiber and meat. They are a great choice of investment, if you are thinking about starting your own farm. They do well in any state and any season in the United States. They are truly hardy animals with beautiful fiber. Alpacas are great to be around and they also help reduce stress from our everyday...
Posted by SLN Staff on Dec 2nd, 2014 | Comments Off on Tips for Starting an Alpaca Farm
This year the weather has been unusually cold and for many farmers it has become a major concern. If you own a farm and have kept your animals healthy all year round and provided added care, food, and shelter for your animals to reduce winter stress, they should do just fine during the winter. This article is about starting an alpaca farm, so if you don’t own a farm and are thinking about...