The following resources may help you develop a greater understanding of the alpaca industry. There is much to discover!
For Alpaca Farm Fencing or other livestock fencing in Eastern North Carolina we recommend Floyd Moore. TheEquineFencer@aol.com.
Happy Healthy Alpacas!
ALPACA LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.alpacaacademy.com/about/health A broad overview of the alpaca industry and general care. There are regional differences in husbandry of these critters.
http://www.alpacaregistry.net National DNA registry database. We recommend you check this database for information on an alpaca, its ancestry, and descendants. EPD or Estimated Progeny Differences database for assisting breeders to make better breeding decisions to produce higher quality alpacas over the previous generation. We do not recommend breeding unregistered alpacas or those sold without registration papers.
Resources for Owners and Veterinarianshttp://www.alpacainfo.com Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) National alpaca association website. Free literature for those wishing to receive more information on alpacas. Farm locator. We highly recommend joining to check out books and media from their reference library during the discernment process and certainly if you own or will be owning alpacas. Contact us for a list of our favorite books and publications.
http://carolinaalpacafarms.org/ Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners website. Member benefits include free and low cost educational opportunities, product sales opportunities at 2 fiber festivals, and one annual show. Plus get to know more alpaca breeders. Carolina Alpaca Celebration takes place annually in February at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center in Concord, NC. Farm locator for you to contact a farm near you to explore everything alpaca.
http://www.camelidynamics.comRespectful animal handling. Learn more about alpaca behavior and human behavior. Halters, leads, nail trimmers and more products.
http://alleypac.com Mark Loffhagen's Alley Pac shearing website. Heidi has been scheduling shearing in the Southeast for Mark's Crews and Jamie Jones since the 2007 shearing season. Mark holds his shearers to a high standard. They are very consistent, respectful, safe, shearers. Contact us for shearing scheduling.http://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/ A resource for purchasing alpaca and other livestock products and equipment.
Light Livestock Equipment Company A resource for drugs and equipment for alpacas. We recommend purchasing a few of their corral panels. Can be used to make a treatment pen, creep feeder for crias, or just for temporary pens. You can even place your order and pick up at a show!
Wilkins Livestock Insurers Alpacas are insurable. Rates are very reasonable. There are other alpaca insurers, but these are the folks we recommend.
Farm Bureau Insurance For farming, ranching, homeowners, auto and other insurance needs. If you are in Pitt County, ask for Jack Metts!
Schedule a farm visit here at Celestine Ridge Alpacas and we will provide you with more links, back issues of Alpacas Magazine, Publication list, and more. We recognize that alpacas are not for everyone. We would like to help you to discern if alpacas will be part of your future lifestyle.
Purchase an alpaca from us and you will get our 24/7 support, a Care Overview document, Birthing Documents, personalized care seminars, complete medical records, and more. We are here to support you. Your success is our success!
Contact us to schedule your personalized visit today. 252-717-3311.
