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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Re: [AlpacaTalk] need to have fiber processed, need suggestions

 

 
They will do it and do a great job
 
Jim

--- On Sun, 11/8/09, Elaine <elaine@smithstation.net> wrote:

From: Elaine <elaine@smithstation.net>
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] need to have fiber processed, need suggestions
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 8:15 PM

 

I have the fiber of 3 alpacas that I need to have washed and carded.  I am not sure how to find someone who does this.  This is my first year with these guys, and I know I can wash and card this myself, and I have been going to since spring.  I have to face it, if it is not done by now, it is never going to happen, so I would be better to pay someone to do this for me.

 

I would appreciate any recommendations, or suggestions.

 

Thank you,

 

Elaine in Ga.

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posted by Chaddo at 5:33 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] need to have fiber processed, need suggestions

 

Elwin Bagley has a mini-mill, I believe. He's in Ga. I don't know what his rates are or actually anything else. I think he has a Bolivian grey sire, and it's a shame he's across the country from me! :)


Heather


On Nov 8, 2009, at 5:15 PM, Elaine wrote:


I have the fiber of 3 alpacas that I need to have washed and carded.  I am not sure how to find someone who does this.  This is my first year with these guys, and I know I can wash and card this myself, and I have been going to since spring.  I have to face it, if it is not done by now, it is never going to happen, so I would be better to pay someone to do this for me.

 

I would appreciate any recommendations, or suggestions.

 

Thank you,

 

Elaine in Ga.



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posted by Chaddo at 5:31 PM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] need to have fiber processed, need suggestions

 

I have the fiber of 3 alpacas that I need to have washed and carded.  I am not sure how to find someone who does this.  This is my first year with these guys, and I know I can wash and card this myself, and I have been going to since spring.  I have to face it, if it is not done by now, it is never going to happen, so I would be better to pay someone to do this for me.

 

I would appreciate any recommendations, or suggestions.

 

Thank you,

 

Elaine in Ga.

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posted by Chaddo at 5:15 PM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

That is not something I ever thought to do! I always paid for my breedings when they took place. Isn't that usual procedure?
Flossie

Flossie and Joe Carmichael
GentleGrangeAlpacas
Jamison,Pa.
Home-215-918-0339
Cell-267-614-9620
http://www.alpacanation.com/gentlegrange.asp




 

To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
From: judithkorff@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:44:04 -0800
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 
What an awful situation to be in! Yes, any time you're buying a female bred by an "outside" macho, you should first check to be sure the sire's owners will sign off on the cria.
 
Judith Korff
LadySong Farm
Music to Your Wallet
Randolph, New York 14772 
Cell: (716) 499-0383
 


From: Richard & Robin Vasquez <rv@lovethemalpacas.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 8, 2009 12:29:24 PM
Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

I don't know if there will ever be a site that you can name names but it would be nice to know what to look for or questions to ask.
I just heard a horror story from a new buyer.  She did all her homework on lines, genetics, alpacas.  She purchased from a seller going out of business and purchased several pregnant females.  She purchased these particular females due to the high quality breedings.  She over extended herself a bit financially but thought the high quality was worth it.  Long sad story short.  This seller never paid for the breeding and she was unable to reach any agreements with the herdsire owners other that pay for the breeding which she was unable to do because of lack of funds.  She was unable to register the cria.  Needless to say she has a very bad feeling towards alpaca breeders. 
  I never thought to ask or call the herdsire's owner to see if everything is on the up and up with them.    I will in the future call the herdsire owner to make sure everything is OK on that end.  Another point to add to the buyer beware list.
 
  Robin

Richard and Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/ 710-7911
 
       A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
                          LTA
 


--- On Sun, 11/8/09, Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes. net> wrote:

From: Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes. net>
Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 8:36 AM

 

            Would this also be a way to rate sellers or breeders?  Could we recommend services/business to avoid?  I believe there is a true need for a site that can tell the good, bad and ugly experiences that buyers and sellers have had. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com ] On Behalf Of BrettH
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:01 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

 

Hi - Heather was nice enough to let me join and post this message about the new Alpaca page on my website RightPet.

RightPet is an educational site which allows individuals to rate the breeds/species of animals they've owned, and recommend services/businesses they like. For Alpacas, users can rate attributes like appearance, temperament, growth rate, fiber quality, tolerance to heat/cold etc.. They also give an "overall" rating. The idea is that potential owners can read these ratings to help educate themselves and see if an animal is appropriate for them and what they want to use the animal for.  Rescues, clubs and suppliers can also be added.



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posted by Chaddo at 12:06 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] female acting "funny"

 

Hi Janice;

 

It's hard to say what the cause was but based on what you said, I am going to say the baby was probably causing some discomfort for her. We have a few females that will go through that every once in a while. Seems like they are going into labor but they just happen to be going through the Braxton Hicks contractions. If she is acting normal now, and she seems to be doing ok, sounds like you are good to go. Just keep an eye on her in case it is something different. The more aware the breeder about the animal, the better!

 

Maegan Blessing

Cedar Grove Alpacas, LLC



----- Original Message -----
From: houckj@aol.com
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2009 9:05:30 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] female acting "funny"

 

She seems fine now but night before last she would not eat her dinner
and was getting up and down, up and down, turning around, and laying
back down again. I got the halter and walked her to the barn. Temp
100.5. I offered food while I was taking temp and she ate, and then
more. I kept her in the barn that night so I could check on her thru
out the night. I was not expecting a baby, but I have been surprised
before. There was several accidental mating mid Jan (cria born end of
Dec), so I didn't see any way she could be in labor unless it was a
premmie :-(. She was fine by the next day (yesterday) and has been
acting totally normal since.
Any thoughts? It is not like her at all to not eat, so that was
worrisome. I was very happy that she did eventually eat that night.
the getting up and down was repetitive and unusual.
I have never actually seen any of mine in labor, so I don't know what it
looks like. I just all of a sudden see a baby on the ground. But since
my male has been separated from the girls since last Dec I have a better
idea than ever before of possible deliveries. Maybe it was false labor
pains? *If* preggie she is getting close. I don't really want a winter
baby, but will be thrilled to have a baby any time!
Janice

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posted by Chaddo at 11:38 AM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

What an awful situation to be in! Yes, any time you're buying a female bred by an "outside" macho, you should first check to be sure the sire's owners will sign off on the cria.
 
Judith Korff
LadySong Farm
Music to Your Wallet
Randolph, New York 14772 
Cell: (716) 499-0383
 


From: Richard & Robin Vasquez <rv@lovethemalpacas.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 8, 2009 12:29:24 PM
Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

I don't know if there will ever be a site that you can name names but it would be nice to know what to look for or questions to ask.
I just heard a horror story from a new buyer.  She did all her homework on lines, genetics, alpacas.  She purchased from a seller going out of business and purchased several pregnant females.  She purchased these particular females due to the high quality breedings.  She over extended herself a bit financially but thought the high quality was worth it.  Long sad story short.  This seller never paid for the breeding and she was unable to reach any agreements with the herdsire owners other that pay for the breeding which she was unable to do because of lack of funds.  She was unable to register the cria.  Needless to say she has a very bad feeling towards alpaca breeders. 
  I never thought to ask or call the herdsire's owner to see if everything is on the up and up with them.    I will in the future call the herdsire owner to make sure everything is OK on that end.  Another point to add to the buyer beware list.
 
  Robin

Richard and Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/ 710-7911
 
       A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
                          LTA
 


--- On Sun, 11/8/09, Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes. net> wrote:

From: Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes. net>
Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 8:36 AM

 

            Would this also be a way to rate sellers or breeders?  Could we recommend services/business to avoid?  I believe there is a true need for a site that can tell the good, bad and ugly experiences that buyers and sellers have had. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com ] On Behalf Of BrettH
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:01 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

 

Hi - Heather was nice enough to let me join and post this message about the new Alpaca page on my website RightPet.

RightPet is an educational site which allows individuals to rate the breeds/species of animals they've owned, and recommend services/businesses they like. For Alpacas, users can rate attributes like appearance, temperament, growth rate, fiber quality, tolerance to heat/cold etc.. They also give an "overall" rating. The idea is that potential owners can read these ratings to help educate themselves and see if an animal is appropriate for them and what they want to use the animal for.  Rescues, clubs and suppliers can also be added.

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.

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posted by Chaddo at 9:44 AM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

I don't know if there will ever be a site that you can name names but it would be nice to know what to look for or questions to ask.
I just heard a horror story from a new buyer.  She did all her homework on lines, genetics, alpacas.  She purchased from a seller going out of business and purchased several pregnant females.  She purchased these particular females due to the high quality breedings.  She over extended herself a bit financially but thought the high quality was worth it.  Long sad story short.  This seller never paid for the breeding and she was unable to reach any agreements with the herdsire owners other that pay for the breeding which she was unable to do because of lack of funds.  She was unable to register the cria.  Needless to say she has a very bad feeling towards alpaca breeders. 
  I never thought to ask or call the herdsire's owner to see if everything is on the up and up with them.    I will in the future call the herdsire owner to make sure everything is OK on that end.  Another point to add to the buyer beware list.
 
  Robin

Richard and Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911
 
       A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
                          LTA
 


--- On Sun, 11/8/09, Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes.net> wrote:

From: Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes.net>
Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 8:36 AM

 

            Would this also be a way to rate sellers or breeders?  Could we recommend services/business to avoid?  I believe there is a true need for a site that can tell the good, bad and ugly experiences that buyers and sellers have had. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com ] On Behalf Of BrettH
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:01 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

 

Hi - Heather was nice enough to let me join and post this message about the new Alpaca page on my website RightPet.

RightPet is an educational site which allows individuals to rate the breeds/species of animals they've owned, and recommend services/businesses they like. For Alpacas, users can rate attributes like appearance, temperament, growth rate, fiber quality, tolerance to heat/cold etc.. They also give an "overall" rating. The idea is that potential owners can read these ratings to help educate themselves and see if an animal is appropriate for them and what they want to use the animal for.  Rescues, clubs and suppliers can also be added.

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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.
.

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posted by Chaddo at 9:29 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] female acting "funny"

 

She seems fine now but night before last she would not eat her dinner
and was getting up and down, up and down, turning around, and laying
back down again. I got the halter and walked her to the barn. Temp
100.5. I offered food while I was taking temp and she ate, and then
more. I kept her in the barn that night so I could check on her thru
out the night. I was not expecting a baby, but I have been surprised
before. There was several accidental mating mid Jan (cria born end of
Dec), so I didn't see any way she could be in labor unless it was a
premmie :-(. She was fine by the next day (yesterday) and has been
acting totally normal since.
Any thoughts? It is not like her at all to not eat, so that was
worrisome. I was very happy that she did eventually eat that night.
the getting up and down was repetitive and unusual.
I have never actually seen any of mine in labor, so I don't know what it
looks like. I just all of a sudden see a baby on the ground. But since
my male has been separated from the girls since last Dec I have a better
idea than ever before of possible deliveries. Maybe it was false labor
pains? *If* preggie she is getting close. I don't really want a winter
baby, but will be thrilled to have a baby any time!
Janice

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posted by Chaddo at 9:05 AM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

            Would this also be a way to rate sellers or breeders?  Could we recommend services/business to avoid?  I believe there is a true need for a site that can tell the good, bad and ugly experiences that buyers and sellers have had. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BrettH
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:01 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Seeking input on Alpacas

 

 

Hi - Heather was nice enough to let me join and post this message about the new Alpaca page on my website RightPet.

RightPet is an educational site which allows individuals to rate the breeds/species of animals they've owned, and recommend services/businesses they like. For Alpacas, users can rate attributes like appearance, temperament, growth rate, fiber quality, tolerance to heat/cold etc.. They also give an "overall" rating. The idea is that potential owners can read these ratings to help educate themselves and see if an animal is appropriate for them and what they want to use the animal for.  Rescues, clubs and suppliers can also be added.

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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.
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posted by Chaddo at 8:36 AM 0 comments