Re: [AlpacaTalk] Question from newbie

 

Welcome to the world of Alpacas! Yes parasites can be an issue when running alpacas with sheep/goats.Other things to be considered are medicated feeds used with sheep/goats can be very deadly to alpacas.Feed for goats can be high in copper sheep/alpacas do not need extra added copper.Copper can build up and become toxic.On the other hand many people do run them together.If you choose to run them together fecals should be run often.If your goats are horned you could run into some serious injuries.
Tina in Missouri
ElkHorn Alpacas
636-456-4838

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From: "maria b" <burnsfamilycentral@gmail.com>

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Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:51:59 -0000

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Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Question from newbie

 

Hello,

My name is Maria and I am new to this site (and alpacas) I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here and learn from you all. My first question is....(there has been mixed responses about what I would "prefer" to do.) I have 2 seperate 3 acre paddocks, one is for sheep and goats. The other I can put my alpacas in. I really wanted them together thinking they mightlike more company. Some folks say that I should not put them togehter due to parasites. Does anyone here have input? I value your opinions!

Thank you,
Maria (VA)

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