[AlpacaTalk] Breeders and references

 

Hello,

            We are pretty new to alpaca farming.  Bought our first five last October and another five last June.  Had wonderful experience with the first breeder and have an ongoing relationship – she is mentoring us, taught us how to shear and helped with ours this past Spring- even taught me to crochet! 

 

            This may be taboo, but are there any lists where you can learn about the ethics and professionalism of different breeders.  I understand that the alpaca community is small, however growing.  There are so many animals being marketed all over the country and it would be nice to know if there are certain breeders to avoid and of course, breeders that come through for buyers with flying colors.

 

            Our experience with the second breeder was not favorable and I am hesitant to buy long distance without some type of input as to a breeders honesty and integrity. 

 

            If only this alpaca community had a rating system like E-bay!  I would love to know who the five star breeders are vs the one star! 

 

            Any thoughts on this?

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

 

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