Raising Suri Alpacas with LOVE since 2008
It took me some time to figure out what works for our herd. Hope you’ll find this helpful. I initially start by doing light touching such as a quick pat on the back or neck until they seem ok with … Continued
In my first year, mostly out of nervousness, I assembled quite a large and complete cria kit which included everything you could possibly buy! But over the years, I realized I only really used a handful of items. So here’s … Continued
There is no one right way to wean your babies, so I am only sharing how we do it. Around 6-8 months old and once they reach over 60 lbs, we wean the babies. We’ve done it both ways by … Continued
New crias can be very exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. What to watch for Make sure they are peeing and pooping. Most pee right after nursing. Crias don’t always know about the community toilet yet, so they … Continued
A neonatal class is highly recommended, but here’s a run down on what you can expect. Most deliveries require no assistance and everything works out just fine. Usually the morning the dam goes into labor, they will seem a bit … Continued
Some things to watch for Make sure they are peeing and pooping. If they are straining to go pee, they could be dehydrated from the trip. Offer water immediately. You can electrolyte the water or offer both options. If they … Continued
You want to start preparing the dams for birth at least a month prior to their due date. Start increasing their grain amount. Use the bag instructions Sprinkle Lactation Herbs on their grain especially for first time moms Make sure … Continued
Helpful Tips Work in a smaller pen packed with alpacas to limit movement for herd management Less people + more alpacas in pen= less scared alpacas for herd management Give alpaca an escape route forward so they don’t feel trapped- … Continued
Alpaca fiber can be spun into yarn, felted, and made into fabric. You can use raw fiber or have it processed into roving, yarn, felt batts and more at a custom mill. Some people sell their fiber and others create … Continued
There is a lot to learn about Suris and Huacayas with many bloodlines and different fleece characteristics. We wanted to focus on one and chose Suris after falling completely in love with their look. In addition to that: Suris have … Continued