Re: [AlpacaTalk] Not sure what to do.....
I have m-worm survivors who have gone on to have very productive lives. One gal delivered 7 crias after being treated for and surviving meningeal worm, so they're not all that disabled. They usually just walk and run funny. However, if you are in meningeal worm territory (which is anyplace that had white tail deer), you will need to give a monthly injection to prevent them from getting it.
I agree that the $100-200 range is more in line with what I and others seem to be getting for nonbreeders, even females.
Judith Korff
Judith Korff
LadySong Farm
Randolph, NY
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I agree, in today's market, $5-600 for a pet boy is rather high. Last year, we sold four pet boys for $100 each, and the lady who bought them was and still is very impressed by the fleece quality, fineness, and handle of our boys compared to the boys that she bought from another farm previously.
Check around at other farms in your area, check OpenHerd, AlpacaNation, the local breeder group, etc.As far as the M-worm boy, I can't say either, I have heard that it can be quite a lot of work caring for M-worm survivors. And - very important - protocol is that in M-worm areas, they MUST have ivermectin every month, every 6 weeks is not adequate, and a break during winter is absolutely not advised.HeatherHeather ZelenyWhite Lotus AlpacasCreswell, OR541.895.0964Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jody Ehler wrote:Hi Maria
Glad you are asking before buying! At least you are trying to do your homework. I am not sure about the worm issue. I am sure there are some with a lot of experience with this that will jump in. I am worried about the cost of the $500-$600 for pet quality males though. There are a lot of farms with boys that have been handled and would make good pet quality for around $100 to $200 possibly. I just feel $600 is a bit high for pet quality with out breeding rights unless they have very high quality fiber and that is what you also want. :) But for pets and friendly, you may find someone with a very small boy that shouldn't be bred, but was handled by the family. We had such a boy and I was just glad to find him a home! You should just put an ad on alpaca market asking for a easy handling pet quality boy for small fee. Just my 2 cents worth! :) Some males that are gelded have high quality fiber and may have an asking price higher than that of pet quality. I think you would be disappointed with boys that are not handled.
Unless you have a lot of time to spend on the handicapped alpacas I am not sure you would get the enjoyment out of them as you would with less time consuming animals. But, then the bonding may be better and more friendly?? :)
Jody
Jody Ehler
Solon, IA 52333
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From: burnsfamilycentral@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:55:49 +0000
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Not sure what to do.....
Hello,
I'm the newbie who has posted on here these last few weeks. I have another appt to meet some 1.5- 2 yr old male/pet quality alpacas to adopt. (these are my first alpacas) We just want pet quality, no breeding.These animals are on Sugarloaf Farm in MD where there are about 150 animals. The animals are obviously not handled as much as the ones they show so they are not used to humans so much. The cost is about $500-600 each.They seem clean and well cared for. They are given rabies shots and menegeal worm shot ever 4-6 weeks.
I was just approached by an aquaitence who is moving. She has 2 alpacas. One is a 7-8 yr old male who had menegeal worm 4 yrs ago.He is healthy but has a difficult time getting up from a standing position. He gets a lil bit of special care during the warmer summer months she said. (he likes a specific flavor of gatorade to stay hydrated she said.) He cannot breed and is considered completley handicapped.(these are her words)
The other is a female 4 yr old who is perfectly healthy. The only thing she has wrong is that she was born without her female plumbing. (uterus and such) When she was born the vet had to sew an artificial hole for her to urinate.
These two latter alpacas have been raised with children and loved so the benefit is that they are used to being handled.I don't know enough about menengeal worm and its long term effects. I would appreciate info on that. I like the idea of rescuing these two but fear I don't know enough about these issues. They have gotten rabies shots and menegeal shots only in the warmer mnths.
I would LOVE any info you guys have to share please!
Thank you,
Maria
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