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Friday, December 04, 2009

[AlpacaTalk] Are You Ready To Sell Alpacas In 2010?

 

It looks as though we may be seeing some signs of the
economy improving at last, and with increasing optimism
about the future, people will start to think about investing
in alpacas again.  That, in turn, should lead to prices
increasing, so that we can see better prospects for the
alpaca industry in 2010.

Now is a good time to make sure that you have all of your
marketing plans in place for next year to take advantage
of the opportunities presented.  As well as getting the farm
ready for visitors and doing whatever offline promotions
you can afford, if you are serious about selling alpacas you
must have your own website.  There are many reasons for
this: if set up properly and optimized for your chosen
keywords, it will:

  • Promote a professional image
  • Differentiate your farm from others
  • Appear in local searches for alpacas
  • Provide unique information about alpacas
  • Display your alpacas for sale professionally
  • Gather names to build a prospect list

It is a startling fact that the majority of farms do not have
their own website; relying instead on sites such as Alpaca-
Nation and OpenHerd to showcase their herd.  These venues
are all very well as additional resources (as long as you don’t
send your hard-earned visitors there!), but they are no
substitute for having your own site.

So if you want to stand out against the competition, don’t
just do what they do!  Take advantage of the fact that they
don’t have a website and get one for your farm.  And not
just any website – it has to have unique, relevant content
and be optimized to attract visitors and help to convert them
into buyers.

If you’re ready to move forward into 2010, email me for more
information on having a professional website designed for you,
or to request a free review of your existing site.

Chris Lewis | Alpaca Advantage| Virginia | USA
Telephone: (540) 635-5308 | Fax: (540) 635-7193
AlpacaAdvantage.com
Alpaca-Business-Plan.com
HighImpactSiteDesign.com

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[AlpacaTalk] Check out our winter sale!!

 

We need to make room in our barn! Check out Pasha, Geneca, Sprite, Nina and Mary Ann at www.charmingforgealpacas.com.
If you have any questions or would like to make us an offer, please contact us personally!
Gregg and Jennie Rubright
info@cfalpacas.com
610-621-2183
Womelsdorf, PA

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[AlpacaTalk] The Sock Brigade

 

Hello alpaca folks!
On this marketing Friday I would like to bring The Sock Brigade to
your attention.
Since 2007 The Sock Brigade has sent nearly 7,000 pair of alpaca socks
to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

And the worlds most beloved sock just paired up as our spoke-sock! The
one and only Lamb Chop is helping us spread the word. In fact you can
down-load your very own Lamb Chop/Sock Brigade poster from our web
site: http://www.BentStarproject.org/SockBrigade.html

Your charitable tax deductible donation will help us send more warm
socks to those who need them. At the moment our wish list exceeds our
bank account. Help us send socks to those who are requesting them!

Our goal is to raise $10,000 before Christmas and you can help!

Bluest Skies
Jennifer Powers
President BentStar Project LTD
http://www.BentStarproject.org/SockBrigade.html

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[AlpacaTalk] It's A Green Christmas

 

Our local station already played the spot on Alpacas from It's a Green Christmas, Would anyone have a you Tube link or ssome place where we could watch it?
 
Thank You,
 
RobAsia Alpaca Ranch LLC
Rob & Joanna Stephens
Manitowoc, WIsconsin


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RE: [AlpacaTalk] transrectal ultrasound

 

Hi Laurel, I don't know what size probe she used and the breeder was not knowlegable re rectal US but I have the feeling you are right in that the vets technique was sorely lacking for my girl to have bleeding after. The abdominal US's have been working for me, my vet is very experienced with alpacas and doing these so I will stick with that for now. Thanks for your imput.
 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: bluebirdhills@voyager.net
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:55:05 -0500
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] transrectal ultrasound

 
Hi Flossie,
Have watched a ton of rectal ultrasounds and have never seen blood on the probe, afterall, the probe is smaller than a ball of poo that they regularly pass. I would be surprised to have an abortion caused by a rectal ultrasound unless, the vet was unusually rough.

The rectal ultrasound can be done much earlier in the pregnancy to positively determine whether they are or aren't. Using hte rectal, you can get a better image, for you aren't going through as much "other" tissue. Also, oddly, alpacas are usually much more comfortable with a rectal probe as opposed to something wet and cold placed on their abdomen. So you could reduce stress and opportunity for injury to alpaca and the folks handling and doing the procedure, but I suppose after a while, the dams could get used to abdominal.

But as they say, there is more than one way to skin a cat, and if abdominal works well for your gals, then stick with it, just as we will stick with the rectal approach, since it works for us.

Laurel

The Shouvlins
Bluebird Hills Farm
Springfield, Ohio
937-206-3936
www.bluebirdhills.com
bluebirdhills@voyager.net


From: Flossie Carmichael <flossie_rnc@hotmail.com>
> To: alpacatalk@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 9:38 am
> Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] transrectal ultrasound
>
>
>
>
> I am surprised to read of so many doing transrectal ultrasounds to confirm
> pregnancy. I bought my first animals from a large breeder. She had one of
> my girls ultrasounded to confirm her pregnancy by a vet other than her
> regular one who was out of town. Her regular vet usually did abdominal US
> but this one performed it rectally. She noticed blood on the probe when it
> was extracted.My girl aborted shortly after. I currently use a vet who has
> a large camelid practice. He has always done abdominal ultrasounds. What
> is the advantage to using the more invasive procedure?
> Flossie
>
> Flossie and Joe Carmichael
> GentleGrangeAlpacas
> Jamison,Pa.
> Home-215-918-0339
> Cell-267-614-9620
> http://www.alpacanation.com/gentlegrange.asp


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[AlpacaTalk] Are you ready for cold weather?

 

 
The weather is getting colder and the crias are growing.  Do you need a larger cria coat or a coat for one of your older alpacas?  We can custom make your alpaca coat in 11 different sizes and an array of colors.  We also have different fleece weights for different weather.  For those in the colder, northern climates we have heavy weight fleece lining and for those in the more moderate weather ranges (where it still gets cold) we have medium weight fleece lining.  We have a few coats already made for immediate shipping.  If you can order now, we can get your coats before Christmas.  Our coats use a breathable yet water resistant nylon denier outer shell, a lofty polyfill middle that is quilted with a fleece backing for warmth.  We use wide Velcro strips that stick and give you a great deal of adjustability.  Our coats can be found at www.criacoats.com   Order yours today to insure a timely delivery.
  
Patty Mattingly
Nobella Alpacas
"Royal Treatment Reigns"
Leonardtown, MD
(240)925-6959
http://www.nobellaalpacas.com
 

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posted by Chaddo at 6:33 AM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] transrectal ultrasound

 

Hi Flossie,
Have watched a ton of rectal ultrasounds and have never seen blood on the probe, afterall, the probe is smaller than a ball of poo that they regularly pass. I would be surprised to have an abortion caused by a rectal ultrasound unless, the vet was unusually rough.

The rectal ultrasound can be done much earlier in the pregnancy to positively determine whether they are or aren't. Using hte rectal, you can get a better image, for you aren't going through as much "other" tissue. Also, oddly, alpacas are usually much more comfortable with a rectal probe as opposed to something wet and cold placed on their abdomen. So you could reduce stress and opportunity for injury to alpaca and the folks handling and doing the procedure, but I suppose after a while, the dams could get used to abdominal.

But as they say, there is more than one way to skin a cat, and if abdominal works well for your gals, then stick with it, just as we will stick with the rectal approach, since it works for us.

Laurel

The Shouvlins
Bluebird Hills Farm
Springfield, Ohio
937-206-3936
www.bluebirdhills.com
bluebirdhills@voyager.net


From: Flossie Carmichael <flossie_rnc@hotmail.com>
> To: alpacatalk@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 9:38 am
> Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] transrectal ultrasound
>
>
>
>
> I am surprised to read of so many doing transrectal ultrasounds to confirm
> pregnancy. I bought my first animals from a large breeder. She had one of
> my girls ultrasounded to confirm her pregnancy by a vet other than her
> regular one who was out of town. Her regular vet usually did abdominal US
> but this one performed it rectally. She noticed blood on the probe when it
> was extracted.My girl aborted shortly after. I currently use a vet who has
> a large camelid practice. He has always done abdominal ultrasounds. What
> is the advantage to using the more invasive procedure?
> Flossie
>
> Flossie and Joe Carmichael
> GentleGrangeAlpacas
> Jamison,Pa.
> Home-215-918-0339
> Cell-267-614-9620
> http://www.alpacanation.com/gentlegrange.asp

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] trimming topknots

 

Wendy,
I noticed a big difference in my top knots when I changed shearers. The woman I have now uses scissors to trim the top knots. She can shape them as she trims. They look a lot better then when they are cut with the shears..
--
Nancy Danielson
M&M Alpacas
Chagrin Falls, Oh

---- Wendy Edwards <wendy.edwards@shaw.ca> wrote:
> hi - i've just been looking through the latest Camelid Quarterly and again am in awe of those smoothly sculpted topknots
>
> can anyone tell me the secret to such perfectly shaped heads? I had our shearer trim my alpacas' topknots in May, hoping they would grow in smooth and lovely, but no such luck -
>
> as a follow-up to my questions on mites and mange earlier in the fall, I was successful in killing the nasty bugs on my girl, but the fibre has not grown back around her ankles yet.
>
> i really appreciate all the advice and support i receive from this listserve - you have helped me solve more than one problem with my herd.
> Thanks
> Wendy
> DreamWeaver Alpacas
> BC

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