Re: [AlpacaTalk] Not sure what to do.....

 

If your goal is to have pets and their fiber, I would go with animals that have been handled, especially since you are new to alpacas.

I would also be concerned about the males running in a herd of 150 or so.  While alpacas are usually very docile, they can be a handful if not handled.........and we have a few males that are STILL a handful, despite monthly hands on care. (nothing like a 180 lb male deciding it doesn't want its shot that month!  Forget the hoof trimming!)

I would also be concerned about the male that has had meningeal worm, already.  While his maintenance and upkeep may not require a lot of extra effort or expense, his health, should it decline, is something to consider --the possible financial toll and even more possible emotional toll.  

The female with no plumbing would be a non-issue if all you want is fiber and pet.  She would make a good "auntie" or companion and no worries for unplanned breedings.

If you would like to discuss other options, feel free to contact me, privately.  Like most alpaca breeders, we have fiber boys and even some girls available.  

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA  

On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 11:55 AM, maria b <burnsfamilycentral@gmail.com> wrote:

 

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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