Author: Tyler S Ronald Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
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LLAMA AND ALPACA FARMING HANDBOOK Subtitle: A Complete Guide to Llama/Alpaca Raising as Pets; Tips on Its Care, Fiber Production, Farm Management, Breeding, Profitable Strategies for Beginners & Experts Are you captivated by the charming allure of llamas and alpacas? Have you ever dreamed of raising these majestic creatures, whether as pets or for profitable farming? Welcome to Llama and Alpaca Farming Handbook by Tyler S. Ronald, your ultimate guide to turning that dream into reality. As someone who has spent years in the field, tending to these fascinating animals, I've come to understand the deep bond between humans and these gentle giants. In this comprehensive guide, I share my personal experiences and insider tips on how to effectively raise llamas and alpacas, whether you're starting a farm or bringing one home as a beloved pet. This book covers everything you need to know: Llama and Alpaca Care: Discover essential tips on feeding, watering, and daily care that ensure your animals thrive. Fiber Production: Learn how to harvest and process their luxurious fibers to create beautiful, high-quality products. Farm Management: Get practical advice on managing your farm efficiently, from setting up your space to maintaining the health and happiness of your herd. Breeding Techniques: Explore advanced strategies for successful breeding and improving fiber quality, tailored for both beginners and seasoned farmers. Profitable Strategies: Uncover methods to turn your passion into profit, including marketing, selling, and additional revenue streams like farm tours and workshops. In Llama and Alpaca Farming Handbook, you'll find: Expert Insights: Benefit from my years of hands-on experience and learn from real-life scenarios and solutions. Practical Tips: Easy-to-follow advice that demystifies the complexities of llama and alpaca care. Emotional Connection: Understand the unique bond these animals share with their caretakers and how to build a rewarding relationship with them. Whether you're an aspiring farmer or simply considering a llama or alpaca as a pet, this book will guide you through every step of the journey. With clear, simple language and a wealth of knowledge, you'll be equipped to create a thriving, harmonious environment for your animals. Don't just dream about raising llamas and alpacas-make it a reality with the Llama and Alpaca Farming Handbook. Dive into this guide and discover how to turn your passion into a rewarding and profitable venture. About the Author: Tyler S. Ronald is a dedicated llama and alpaca enthusiast with years of practical experience in both farming and pet care. His hands-on approach and deep love for these animals have shaped this book into an essential resource for anyone interested in their care and management. Grab your copy today and start your journey towards a fulfilling and successful llama and alpaca farming experience!
Author: Harry Fields Publisher: ISBN: 9781910085264 Category : Alpaca Languages : en Pages : 172
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You'll discover everything you need to know from selecting a healthy alpaca, associated costs, housing, husbandry, health and breeding, plus useful frequently asked questions. Each section is covered in detail.
Author: Gina Bromage Publisher: Crowood ISBN: 1847975828 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 325
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As well as being adorable animals with a thick, warm fleece, llamas and alpacas are also intelligent, discerning, curious and sociable. In addition they are docile, gentle and easily trained. Natural grazers and browsers, they keep down hedges and pastures, they rarely challenge even the most pathetic fencing unless they are frightened, or in love. They require very little supplementary feed, live outside all year round, are generally hardy, healthy and happy. Llamas and Alpacas - A Guide to Management contains all the basic information required in order to keep these animals successfully and provides an invaluable insight into what keeping llamas and alapacas involves in terms of resources, housing, equipment and skills. It assumes no prior knowledge of llamas and alpacas, nor the husbandry of other domesticated species, and is ideal for the uninitiated as well as being a comprehensive reference source for the established camelid keeper. The book contains chapters that deal with land and housing, nutrition, husbandry and welfare, fleece evaluation, fleece marketing, animal assessment and showing, breeding, birth, the care of the newborn and common health problems.Designed to be a husbandry handbook, it aims to cover the basic knowledge required to keep llamas and alpacas successfully. It assumes no prior knowledge of llamas and alpacas, nor the husbandry of other domesticated species, and is ideal for the completely uninitiated, as well as being a useful source of first reference for the established camelid keeper. Superbly illustrated with 183 colour photographs and 23 diagrams and drawings. Gina Bromage is an experienced veterinary surgeon who keeps alpacas.
Author: Dion Rosser Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 126
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If you want to learn how to raise llamas, then keep reading... Have you recently heard a lot about llamas and alpacas? You might have learned that they make great pets and can fetch you a pretty penny. Do you want to know more about raising these cute, intelligent animals? This book answers every question you might have concerning these amazing animals. You will discover... The 7 Things You Should Know Before Buying your First Llama or Alpaca Why You Should Start Raising Llamas How to Understand and Handle Llama Behavior How to Identify the Various Breeds of Llamas and Alpacas Simple, Detailed Indoor and Outdoor Requirements for Housing Llamas How to Manage Climate Changes in Your Llama Housing and Facilities Why Does Your Llama Spit? Dangerous Diseases that Affect Llamas and Alpacas Learn What to Do when Your Llama is Giving Birth How to Care for a Newborn Llama 10 Helpful Tips for Your Llama Business Journey And much more! With this book as your guide, you can have your herd of llamas or alpacas for utilitarian reasons (packing), keep them as pets, or use them in your fleece business venture. The instructions and advice contained in this book are clear, practical, and easy to follow. From your first purchase to cria birth, this book will be a handy companion. Get it now by clicking the "add to cart" button, and enjoy a smooth, profitable journey with llamas!
Author: Fiona Vanderbeek Publisher: NSW Agriculture ISBN: 1760582085 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 216
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For many new entrants to the alpaca industry a major allure is the thought of breeding these beautiful, intelligent and easily-handled animals. The challenging question that new breeders must ask themselves is “Why do I want to breed alpacas?” This leads to other vital questions – “Huacaya, suri, or both?”; “White, coloured, or a bit of everything?”; “How much do I need to spend?”; “How many should I buy?” For some people purchasing alpacas, the initial reason is as a small-scale hobby farm. However for many of these people, as they begin to breed and learn more about their alpacas, their focus changes and they use their knowledge to improve the quality of their stock – whether for fibre production, for stud breeding, or with an eye to winning show ribbons. This book is a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of alpaca production. This guide covers information on alpaca production including health, breeding and farming, nutritional needs and breeding to improve fleece. Table of contents: · The Australian Alpaca industry in Australia · Alpaca breeds · Farming alpacas · Farming alpacas as a breeding enterprise · Farming alpacas for meat production · Alpacas as guardian animals · Alpacas as pets on small acreages · Farm infrastructure · The digestive system and how it works · Alpaca nutrition · Pasture and land management · Breeding to improve fleece · Fleece assessment · Preparation of fleece for processing · The genetics of alpaca breeding · Purchasing decisions · Health problems and preparing for the vet · Digestive disorders and dental conditions · Vitamin and mineral deficiencies · Poisoning and liver disease · Parasite worms, fluke and ticks · Extremes of heat and cold · Injuries · Pregnancy, birthing and neonatal problems · Biosecurity, record keeping and transport · Alpaca shows · Management planner
Author: Gale Birutta Publisher: Storey Publishing ISBN: 9780882669540 Category : Llamas Languages : en Pages : 0
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A comprehensive handbook on raising llamas, covering behavior, training, facilities, showing, health care, first aid, breeding, and birthing. Also explains building a herd, fleece harvesting and marketing, pasture management, developing and selling organic fertilizer, and using llamas as guard and expedition animals. Includes source list and glossary. Line drawings. Photos.
Author: Graham R. Duncanson Publisher: CABI ISBN: 1800623550 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 296
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Llamas and alpacas are a globally expanding area of interest in the farming world, and in the UK alone now number over 50,000. As such, there is an urgent need to provide up-to-date, specific information on these animals. Kept as pets, stud animals, livestock guardians, and farmed for fibre and meat, national herds continue to grow and are an increasingly frequent presentation for large animal vets. This book provides practical, everyday veterinary advice on common conditions and surgical procedures. With medical and surgical options arranged by body system for easy reference, this book is an important tool for any veterinarian to have at their disposal. It also provides an approachable and practical resource for students of veterinary medicine and animal production.
Author: David E. Anderson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118602439 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 373
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Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas provides a step-by-step guide to performing procedures in llamas and alpacas. Organized by body system, the book presents concise, visually oriented information to enable clinicians to treat these animals with confidence. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas describes the full range of techniques required for the medical management of these species. Each procedure is described in detail, with a consistent format for ease of use and accompanying photographs to illustrate the concepts described. A companion website offers videos of many of the procedures discussed in the book. Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for any veterinarian or technical staff member treating South American camelid patients.
Author: Tyler S Ronald
Author: Harry Fields
Author: Gale Birutta
Author: Gina Bromage
Author: Eric Hoffman
Author: Dion Rosser
Author: Fiona Vanderbeek
Author: Gale Birutta
Author: Graham R. Duncanson
Author: David E. Anderson