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North Eastern Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic Nov 13th, 2010

Northeast Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic

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November 13th, 2010 (rain or shine)

Northeast Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic cordially invites you to visit beautiful Northeast Wisconsin on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 to learn firsthand about the wonderful world of raising alpacas for fun and profit from two of the first alpaca ranches in the state. This clinic is designed to benefit the newly interested or novice alpaca breeder. Welcome to our 20th clinic!

Grow your knowledge while touring two alpaca farms representing nearly 120 alpacas. Get advice and have questions answered by some of the highest regarded representatives in the industry; an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge/Trainer & the successful owners of these two farms. Experience first hand what it is like to interact with these gentle and captivating animals in our clinic sessions. You will learn about basic alpaca health, feed, handling, farm set ups, husbandry and what incredible tax advantages they offer! You will get a crash course on fiber characteristics and conformational aspects about the alpaca. This clinic will help you identify what you are buying and if the business is right for you.

Meals & handouts are included. Car pooling is available for transport between the two farms. Space for this clinic is limited and can only be offered on a first come basis. There are lots of opportunities to handling the alpacas, gather ideas and ask these successful breeders how they did it!

This is the longest running Alpaca Basics clinic throughout the Midwest paralleling the credentials of its presenters. Our experience, sweat and efforts are poured into this clinic to give you an advantage while starting out.

Limited guests. $100/person, $175/couple contact LondonDairy Alpacas 1-877-947-7222 ; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or sign up here today.

Alpaca Basic Itinerary, 2010 8:00 LondonDairy Registration & breakfast snacks 8:30 Welcome Introductions– Guests, Ranches 9:00 Alpaca Facts Basics- life spans,weights, history LDA land,building,fencing,shelters,feeders 9:45 “Hands on” basic fiber & conformation with the Judge 10:30 Basics for health: Feeding, behaviors, weaning, spacing body scoring. 11:00 “Hands on body Scoring” 11:30 Identify fiber characteristics with the Judge 12:15 Lunch & Questions! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:00 Leave for KeLe Alpacas 1:45 Tax benefits of owning alpacas 2:30 “Walk about” Barn, Shelters, Land, Fencing Waterers, Pasture Management 3:15 Maintenance and care Proper handling, Shearing, Nails, Teeth, Medications Vaccinations and how to give them 4:15 Fiber Processing Carding, Spinning, Knitting & Weaving Histogram chart Fiber Products Roving,Yarns,Finished Products,Wholesale to Retail 4:45 Business Registrations,Insurance,contracts,Supportive Associations 5:00 Breeding/Teasing Demo followed by casual buffet and beverages, Question/Answer Session.

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