[AlpacaTalk] Re: on getting our first alpacas

Caryn,

That will just sort of come. I did all the research and visited farms. My mentor farm had me over for herd health and let me trim some toes and give shots, and I assisted his farm on shearing day. But short of working for another farm for a while, they are going to show up and you are just going to figure it out. Really. You'll try some things that don't work and then some more things and then some things that do work and that will go on for years! You will always be learning, so take a deep breath and humm.

Cheers,
Morgen Bowers
Dreamwood Farm
Claverack, NY

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Caryn Law <law.caryn@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the advice so far! My biggest concern is being able to
> physically handle them properly -- this is something that obviously
> needs hands-on experience, likely more than I can get by simply
> visiting farms and willing alpaca owners. I'm currently reading "The
> Camelid Companion" and as informative and great as that book is, it's
> also quite daunting and a bit scary for someone who hasn't owned
> alpacas and feels otherwise ready to get them.
>
> - Caryn
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Chris Lewis <chris@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Great advice!  The only thing I would add is make sure you have a good vet close by,
> ____________________________
> >
> > From: Robin Buettenback [mailto:jardbuet74@...]
> >
> > What you absolutely HAVE to do is.....take a breath....relax....enjoy your alpacas.
>

__._,_.___

Messages in this topic (9) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Calendar

Message posts are the opinion of individuals posting and are not necessarily endorsed or approved by Yahoo! or the moderator of this group. The purpose of this discussion group is to ensure that all points of view can be aired. It is the responsbilty of all individuals who post to treat others with respect and civility.

Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required)
Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional
Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe

Recent Activity

Visit Your Group

Give Back

Yahoo! for Good

Get inspired

by a good cause.

Y! Toolbar

Get it Free!

easy 1-click access

to your groups.

Yahoo! Groups

Start a group

in 3 easy steps.

Connect with others.

.

__,_._,___