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    July 21

    Alpacas For Sale

    At KINGSVIEW ALPACAS we regularly have a range of alpacas for sale as pets, herd protectors and for stud breeders.

    We have white and light fawn Pregnant Females priced from $2,750.  All are registered with the AAA and have elite genetics.  Full details of all pregnant females are available HERE.  We also have a range of white wethers at $550 that would be suitable as pets or herd protectors.

    July 11

    How to start - Alpacas

    It was well over four years ago that KINGSVIEW ALPACAS started at the very beginning of owning Alpacas.  The following is a list that we did to gather as much information about alpacas:

    1.  The Internet.  Do the research, it pays off at the start and along the way.  In fact you never stop learning from alpaca stud websites, association websites, forums and more recently blogs.

    2.   Attend as many alpaca shows and special events (such as the Alpaca Fiesta).  There you will have a chance to talk with alpaca breeders.  The majority of breeders will be keen to chat about alpacas and answer questions from first hand experience.  We found it most beneficial to pick up the show catalogue while watching the show and marking the alpacas that you liked and noting the judges comments.  This information will assist when you go to purchase your first alpacas (yes alpacas...you can't have just one!).

    3.  Visit as many alpaca farms as practical.  There you can talk direct with the alpaca breeder not only about alpacas but farming in general, especially handy if you have recently moved onto land.  If you request, you may be able to participate in some of the alpaca activities (vaccinations, toe nail trimming, matings and if you have special timing a birth) to give you some hands on experience.

    4.  If you plan to ultimately be an alpaca breeder, membership of the Australian Alpaca Association from the start will have you on the right track.  It provides excellent reading material and also includes a comprehensive information kit, 1/4ly magazines (national and local) and a copy of the alpaca trading post "Alpacas on the move".