ALPACAS - A Getting Started Guide

Heritage Farm is happy to offer our "Alpacas Getting Started" guide. This 50-page book will answer many questions you have about raising alpacas for fun and profit. Some of the topics covered include:

-Defining your herd objectives
-Basics of Alpaca Fiber Structure
-Measuring Fiber Qualities
-Planning Farm Infrastructure
-Capital Equipment Considerations
-Understanding Alpaca Health and Nutrition
-Introduction to Genetics
-Preparing for Breeding and Birthing
-Checklist for an Action Plan

Starting an alpaca farm is a big decision. We want you to be well equipped to fully understand what the alpaca business is all about before you buy your first alpaca. Combined with talking to alpaca owners, going to educational seminars and getting your hands on several alpacas, this guide will help determine if alpaca ownership is right for you and provide you with some basics for getting started.