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Purchasing Your First Alpaca

Purchasing Your First Alpaca

What appeals to you? 

Your choice will usually be a combination of desires and needs...and how much time and money you are willing to commit to your new endeavor.

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Welcome to Mary's Alpaca.  A short or long story

Welcome to Mary's Alpaca. A short or long story

Welcome to Mary’s Alpaca...


From the beginning, my philosophy has been to breed quality. This may sound like a cliche, but it is much easier said than done.
Breeding quality takes relentless effort and an incredible amount of time to assure that the odds are stacked in favor of your unborn cria.
We invite you to visit our farm and see the results for yourself.

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Farmers ? Like you ! 2009 Census

Farmers ? Like you ! 2009 Census

Alpaca Farms & Farmers...like you!



Census of Agriculture Shows Growing Diversity in U.S. Farming

USDA Press Release

February 4, 2009

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OpenHerd.com - New site - excellent resources

OpenHerd.com - New site - excellent resources

There is a new kid on the block of web resources for Alpaca breeders and those interested in Alpaca's.  The great news is they are not new to the Alpaca world, as they know the industry inside and out!  Take a look at the new site - www.openherd.com, and you'll be as excited as we are...

Check out our Farm page on openherd.com...

 

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Fecal Slides?  See For Yourself What Those Nasty Bugs Look Like!

Fecal Slides? See For Yourself What Those Nasty Bugs Look Like!

Electron Microscope looks at the Barber Pole Worm In Action..
Haemonchus contortus  A Quick Killer!   CHECK FOR ANEMIA 1st. Dry lot your alpaca to break the cycle.   Send fresh fecals to Oregon State Vet Diagnostic Lab 541-737-3261

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Make Your Own Sugar Water for Fecals...The Recipe

Make Your Own Sugar Water for Fecals...The Recipe

UPDATE: hold 24 hours before final reading

This solution known as Sheathers Solution should be kept in the refrigerator.
 We strongly suggest that you wear rubber gloves...you'll see why in a minute.

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So You Want to Transport Your Alpacas Yourself

So You Want to Transport Your Alpacas Yourself

Bottom Line:When you reach your destination observe your alpaca's behavior.They must EAT, POOP, PEE and CHEW CUD!

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Wanna See Our New Rig?

Wanna See Our New Rig?

Featherlite made to order

Insulated ceiling & walls: high interior outlets, quiet diesel generator...

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You bred for the best . . . . now what about your fleece???

You bred for the best . . . . now what about your fleece???



Knowing your Fibre care products can make a big difference...because...
The Life of your Fleece BEGINS with the FIRST WASHING!








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