Part One - The Alpaca Experience

If you're thinking about alpacas, this is the place to start.

Whether you're looking to set up a quality breeding herd or a new rural business, this hands-on introductory day covers all the basics and is a lot of fun too!

Contents:

* How alpacas live

* Handling alpacas

* Nutrition,health and basic husbandry
* Preparing land and shelters
* How to choose quality alpacas
* Legal and financial issues
* Business planning
* Breeding
* Making best use of the fleece
* Accessing further support and training

Dates for 2008:

Saturday 18th September
Saturday 18 October at Ashton Lane Alpacas in Wiltshire
Saturday 1st November

Dates for groups by arrangement

Time: 10am - 4pm

Fee: £49 (+VAT) per person
£75 (+VAT) per couple

If you already have alpacas but are keen to understand them better and assess their quality then this is the course for you - better still bring some of your alpacas with you!

Contents:

* Understanding conformation and assessing heritable traits
* Assessing your own alpacas and fibre quality
* Planning your breeding programme
* Selecting stud males
* Preparation for shows and show etiquette

Dates for 2008:

Tuesday 19th February

Time: 10am - 4pm

Fee:  £75 (+VAT) per person

This full day course will teach you about strategies to ensure your breeding programme is successful

Contents:

* Confirming your breeding programme
* Applying your knowledge of heritable and non-heritable traits
* Selecting stud males
* Successful matings
* Pregnancy diagnosis
* Financing your matings

Dates for 2008:

Friday 28th March

Time: 10am - 4pm

Fee:  £95 (+VAT) per person
£125 (+VAT) per couple

Just call us to book your place on any courses

01568 780651 or email us