I think that these 3 species share the parasites.To my knowledge its cows that are more of a dead end host to some of these parasites that over run the 3 species we are discussing.I have had people claim horses are too but I have never delved into that literature.I keep my horses seperate,my goats have a yard of their own,alpacas are on seperate pastures.
Tina in Missouri
ElkHorn Alpacas
636-456-4838
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From: Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:56:45 -0500
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Hi Maria,
I am no expert and have only had alpacas since 2008. I also have goats. I think there are definitely differents trains of thought. Some say not to because goats are known for being parasite magnets. Others say yes, because many parasites are species specific. I think it comes down to what you want to do and how on top of parasite control you can be.
I have miniature dairy goats but I don't graze them with the alpacas. The reason may seem trivial, but I don't want the alpacas spitting on them. The worst is at feeding time and the alpacas can be so gluttony with spitting at each other and since the goats don't spit, nor have horns, I feel they have an unfair advantage. Plus they are smaller than the alpacas.
I do graze my goats with a horse, though!
Laura Roberts
R Half Pint Farm
Spotsylvania, VA
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM, maria b
<burnsfamilycentral@gmail.com> wrote:
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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