Introduction There are so many ways to market a business today that it sometimes boggles the mind when trying to decide where to put your resources, money, time and effort and get the best 'bang for your buck' when faced with the challenge at hand. The challenge is how to get your name/brand out to the world and not go broke or crazy in the process. The world is so rapidly changing, keeping up seems impossible at times. There are so many types of advertising, choosing the medium that serves y... Full article >
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Cheap holistic answer to fly control
Let's face it, flies are a nuisance. They are nasty and undesirable. They are unclean and cause all kinds of problems. Flies have been around forever and I don't see them ever making the Endangered Species list, so we must learn to deal with them. Owning livestock presents it's own sets of challenges when it pertains to the issue of fly control. Since we can never expect to wake up one day and find out that there are no more flies, we have to be diligent in trying to control them. Developing ... Full article >
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Our journey with alpacas began in October 2009 with the purchase of a herd of 13 females and 5 males from a farm in Colorado that was liquidating due to a change in marital status. The herd came complete with a fair amount of equipment and 2 Great Pyrenees brothers that had been with the herd for about 6 years.... Full article >
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Excerpts from the AOBA 1999 Breeder's Guide Article
The Alpaca is a remarkable breed. Originating in South America, specifically in Bolivia, Chile and Peru, these animals are rapidly gaining in popularity throughout the world as a livestock breeding animal. Frequently referred to as, "The World's Finest Livestock Investment," alpacas are raised for their wonderful fleece. Currently there are approximately 90,000 alpacas in the United States and the demand for them has increased dramatically every year since their arrival in 1984 from South Am... Full article >
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"Wow, Those Guys Were Good"
Shearing day is one of the most important days of the year for any alpaca owner. It can be a hectic and stressful time, but it doesn't have to be. With the proper preparation and good teamwork, stress on the owner and the animal can be and should be minimal. In fact, we believe that you should be able to look back and say "Wow, that's the way it should be done. Those guys were good". During the shearing process, SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE CONCERN for ourselves, you and the animals. By understan... Full article >
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