Re: [AlpacaTalk] Girls or boys?
Excellent answer!
I'll just add that we're sometimes a bit put off by drop-ins. We're
not always available right at that moment, maybe we've gotten behind
on some chores, or whatever... So my main advice in this area is to
call or email first to set up a farm visit. And, be honest, that
you're looking into fiber boys, not breeding females. People are very
happy to find homes for their fiber boys, so they may be thrilled to
have you come over!
And, maybe you could ask if you could come to help with scooping,
herd health, etc, to learn how to take care of alpacas so you'll have
some experience when you do get your own. I don't think anyone would
turn down free poop scooping help!
Heather
On Jan 26, 2009, at 1:09 PM, Pamela Hunter wrote:
> Not that you asked me...but any alpaca ranch should welcome
> visitors, and be
> willing to share what they know. Of course you don't want to impose on
> their generosity, and if you end up not purchasing from them, you
> might at
> least want to offer them something of value in return. Trade off
> watching
> their animals if they want to get away for a weekend maybe--that'
> always
> welcome, and it doesn't cost you anything. I'm all about bartering and
> win-win transactions! I bet if you visit them and they have ANY
> fiber boys
> (and who doesn't?) they will happily cut you a deal on a couple.
> And since
> they're already set up, they'll probably even keep them for you
> until you
> get yourself fully ready for them.
>
> ~Pam in CO.
>
>
>
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