Testimonials

  • “ Thank you ever so much for the course - it was so well put together - I really enjoyed it and found it very informative. ”

    Ms S. Leeds

  • “ We really enjoyed the course (and the lunch!) ”

    Ms. M. Queensbury

  • “ Should we consider breeding alpacas in the future we would not hesitate to contact you, having found the Introductory Course very informative. ”

    Mr and Mrs R. North Yorkshire

  • “ We found the day very informative, the handouts are really useful and your reassurance throughout the day both in the classroom and in the field made the day thoroughly enjoyable. ”

    Mr and Mrs L. Harrogate

  • “ We both found the course today really enlightening and very very helpful. ”

    Ms E. Watlington.

  • “ Thank goodness for your course - we wouldn't understand the first thing if we hadn't attended! ”

    Mr and Mrs H. Northallerton

Alpaca Courses

Alpaca Course - Introductory

NEXT INTRODUCTORY COURSE:-

6th October 2010 (two places left)


Programme

Giselle and Luca

9.30am - Welcome, coffee/tea


Evaluating alpacas, both huacaya and suri - conformation and fleece characteristics: coverage, density, fineness, crimp (huacaya) lock structure (suri) and brightness/lustre.

Meet the alpaca, understand how to handle them and recognise good fleece and conformation.

Lunch

Husbandry: health assessment and body scoring, care of fleece and teeth, toe nail trimming, worming, vaccinations, ear tagging, micro-chipping, keeping records. The importance of good halter fit.

Farm layout - grazing requirements, paddock care and improvement; fencing,
catch pens, sheds/shelters, watering system and handling procedures.

Alpacas' nutritional requirements - feed, hay and supplements

Alpaca fleece - it's value: shearing and production, through to finished garments.

Financial commitments - cost of alpaca keep.

3.30 pm – Close. Coffee/tea

 

Cost

£66 per person: includes workshop, hot lunch and course notes. (£58 each, for two bookings). Payment in full to secure booking.  Refunds given if we can fill the cancelled place/s. Payment accepted by cheque (made out to Fowberry Alpacas) or Paypal in our on-line shop. 

  • Minimum number of attendees for each course - three.
  • Course open to adults or accompanied children over twelve years old.
  • Warm clothing and boots (that can be dipped in disinfectant) recommended.
  • Alpaca Course Gift Voucher available.
  • Discounted purchase of any alpaca knitwear/products on the day.
  • Discounted purchase of a highly recommended hardback book: 'Llamas & Alpacas: A Guide to Management' (RRP: £19.95) £15.00 on the day.

Contact: Graham and Jenny MacHarg, Fowberry Alpacas Tel: 01653 619520


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