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All animals that reside with us (permanently or temporarily) are guaranteed to have an excellent quality of life.
Nutrition - our nutrition program is based on high quality hay, nutrition supplements, and free-feed minerals. Our nutrition program has been validated by our local veterinarian and others specializing in camelid nutrition. Very special care is given to any animal that requires a special nutrition program.
Grazing - we have nice grass pastures for grazing. This helps keep the alpacas in their natural environment. Our animals do not live in "dry-lots". They have the choice to graze the pasture or return to the barn for fresh water, grass hay, nutrients, or to seek shelter from the weather.
Veterinarian Care - our wonderful Veterinarian is 20 minutes away and ensures we are well educated. His practice is devoted to the alpaca industry and recently constructed a new facility that includes emergency in-house services. We also have a mobile Vet that is available to us.
Our boarding fee includes all combinations of excellent grass hay, alfalfa hay, mineral supplements and specially formulated alpaca pellets. We trim the toenails as general care, weigh the animals regularly, and ensure that all our animals are healthy and happy. All "normal" periodic vaccinations (CD&T, Ivermect, Panacure/Safeguard De-worming) are included in our normal fee. All animals are gently halter trained using the T-Team Training concepts. Any special vaccination, vet care, birthing care, etc. is invoiced separately.
Please feel free to contact us and ask as many questions as you can. We can schedule a ranch visit so you can see our amenities and the care we give our animals.
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New Farm Startup
New Farm Startup - We help new farms get started. Our services include: helping with the design and layout of the barn and fencing, business plans, farm day setup and marketing, networking/marketing your business, fiber education, camelid health education, etc. We have already done a lot of research, let us help you save time and money. Our getting started package is tailorable for your individual needs and can include the purchase of a startup herd and various levels of education to go along with your purchase.
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Alpaca Accounting Class
This class is designed to teach the basic principles of accounting for application in your alpaca business. Part I is designed to teach basic accounting. You will learn the basics of General Ledger, Journal Entries, Profit/Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and tracking data electronically. In Part II we will apply the lessons from Part I and delve into Depreciation, Tax Planning, Inventory, Selling and buying your Alpacas and what decisions you need to consider. This class is applicable for new and experienced breeders, and especially valuable for anyone considering entering the alpaca market. You can make money, but you need to plan ahead! Call for schedule.
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Alpaca Fiber Education
Fiber Skirting, Grading, and Sorting - This is a class that teaches you the basics of preparing your fiber (skirting) for commercial processing, hand-spinners, and fiber shows. Grading and Sorting is critical in preparing your fiber for commercial processing. Learning these basic fiber skills will ensure that your product returning from the mills be better quality; providing better return on your investment. Please call for schedule and pricing.
Weaving Class - Learn the basics of weaving with alpaca using the Rigid Heddle loom. This class can be taught one-on-one or in a classroom environment. $65 for a full day session (supplies and rentals sold separately)
Rake Loom - Learn how to use this versatile tool to knit products using various sizes and shapes of boards. Don;t worry if you can't knit or crochet, I can't either. This class doesn't use the traditional method of knitting. You will love this class and you can take these boards anywhere with you. This class can be taught one-on-one or in a classroom environment. $40 for a half day session (supplies and rentals sold separately)
What to do with all that fiber! This class teaches you the importance of managing the quality of your fiber while it is still attached to the animal. Already shorn? No worries, you will learn how to skirt, sort, and grade your fiber. Learn different ways to process raw fiber. We even offer you ideas of what to do with your fiber and how to make some money with your fiber. This class is excellent for farm days, cultural events, etc. Price varies depending on your needs.
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Our Service Commitment To You:
We offer the sale of Huacaya alpacas to include: Studs, Breeding Females, Gelded Males, and Junior Herdsires. We represent and Broker for many farms in the local area with animals that are on consignment. If you don't see what you are looking for? Ask us, we will be happy to do some research in order to meet your individual needs.
The animals at Avertine Hill Alpacas are very healthy and happy. Our living quarters are built with the animals' best interest in mind. All pastures lead back to the barn and internal paddock that is secured at night. Our animals have fresh water, excellent hay, nutrients, shade, shelter, cooling systems, etc. Our barn is equipment with 24 hour surveillance to aid us in "baby watch" from the house and the internet. We believe in building a secure, safe, and pleasurable lifestyle for all our animals.
We take great pride in our Nutrition program. Our hay is tested for nutrient values. We select only the best grass hay available, even if it costs more. We supplement our animal by their individual needs as much as possible. We feed a high quality pellet specially formulated for alpacas, based on our pastures minerals, the time of year, and the quality of the hay. The proof is in our healthy babies, our happy Dams, and the beautiful fleeces our animals are producing.
Biosecurity is a big concern of ours. Any animal new to our farm is quarantined for an appropriate amount of time for the safety of that animal and our entire herd. We take great measures to ensure that viruses are not spread through our herd.
Veterinarian care is our priority. Our Vet is well educated on camelids and is continually expanding his knowledge, He has a 24-hour care facility available and is willing to travel to us with one phone call asking for help. He is well respected in our industry and spends time with us at our shows, our farm days, and education clinics. We know each other well have which has enabled us to work well together.
Whether you are boarding your animals with us or sending your animals in for breeding, we guarantee that your animal will be treated with great care, respect, and love. We will offer any vet care or maintenance your animal needs. We love the alpaca and it shows! Visit us today!
~ Custom Financing Available ~ Herd Startup Packages ~
Mobile Stud Services ~ Junior Herdsire Program
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