| 9.30am - Welcome to Inca Alpaca, coffee/tea
- Overview of the UK, European and World alpaca
production. Why we keep and farm alpacas here in the
UK.
- Alpaca assessment and overview, both huacaya and
suri - conformation and fleece characteristics:
coverage, density, fineness, crimp (huacaya)
lockstructure (suri), brightness/lustre and colour
uniformity.
- Introduction to the alpaca, understand how to handle
them and recognise and assess conformation and fleece
traits. What to look for when selecting alpacas to buy.
- Show classes. Why we attend shows and what the
judge is looking for.
12.30pm - Lunch
- Husbandry overview: health assessment and body
scoring, toe nail trimming, worming, vaccinations,
ear tagging, micro-chipping, keeping records.
Halter training.
- 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
processing through to finished garments.
- Financial commitments - running costs, tax
advantages and potential returns.
3.30pm – Close. Coffee/tea
Cost: £65 per person: includes workshop, lunch and course
notes. (£58 each, for two bookings).
- Minimum number of attendees for each course - four.
- Course open to adults or accompanied children over twelve years of age.
- Warm clothing and boots that can be dipped in disinfectant are recommended.
- For a map of the course location and address please click here
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