RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Barn cameras
Thanks Susan sounds like a great setup.....
Tina Travis
ElkHorn Alpacas
31655 ElkHorn Glen
Warrenton,MO.63383
636-456-4838
636-459-8930
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Tina Travis
ElkHorn Alpacas
31655 ElkHorn Glen
Warrenton,MO.63383
636-456-4838
636-459-8930
FB:Tina Hunt Travis(Elkhorn Alpacas)
traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com
Alpacas are a rare treasure to share
From: barngirrl@aol.com
Sent: 1/17/2013 2:10 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Barn cameras
Tina - we have 8 cameras that shoot about 100 - 300 feet. I tried to look at the make/model but can't find one but we've had it for two years and it has paid for itself more than once. We have three acres and 8 cameras cover most of it and also some of all of our neighbors property because we are on a hill and there is no avoiding that, but that will come in handy if anyone breaks in there, too. It saves the video on a loop and ours loops about once a month - so you can rewind it on the computer for a month and go back and search for an "incident" and fast-forward thru til you find it. You can also record the incidents on your computer or put them on your website. Some systems loop every one or two weeks - this is an important thing to find out when buying one.
One of my favorite incidents was we went out one morning and TWO crias were wet, TWO placentas down right next to each other and we had no idea which cria belonged to which dam. The maiden let them both nurse and was very confused. Using the camera rewind, we found out that luckily they both gave birth right in the best view (six minutes apart) and we were able to tell which cria was who's. I should have just trusted the grandmother dam, she knew but to this day, the maiden dam still lets the other one nurse. Anyway, you can record stray dogs and give that to the police, it is also good for protection against pest neighbors, etc. Even if someone breaks or shoots out a camera to rob you, that too gets recorded.
I cannot say enough about this type of system, except I have probably gained 10 lbs because I don't have to run out to do cria checks every hour now. Its SO worth it just to get one for the birthing pasture. A set of four cameras and the recorder box with internet capabilities runs around $500-$600 at Fry's. A one-camera set up cost us $125 but it wasn't internet friendly and it was hooked up to our TV. Still, even that is worth the cost not to have to run out and do cria checks. It doesn't disturb the animals like I did, either. Monitors are sometimes included, mostly sold separately because most people just hook them up to their computer monitor. We attached the cameras to the roof of our house and even with all the wind we've been having, no problem or maintenance except cleaning lenses once or twice a year. I did bump a camera while cleaning it once and had to adjust it but its easy because you have the phone feed right there while you are adjusting the camera angle. I think anyone handy could install them easily.
Susan Olson
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA
In a message dated 1/14/2013 8:33:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com writes:
That sounds like a great system,Susan.I could never cover my pastures & shelters either Janice.17 acres and 7 shelters that's only the alpacas.I also have horses,goats,pigs,ect.and more buildings on the other side of the property. Love the idea of showing people the live stream of the herd though.....Susan does it save the video for any amount of time?Great security system too.How many cameras do you have Susan?
Tina Travis
ElkHorn Alpacas
31655 ElkHorn Glen
Warrenton,MO.63383
636-456-4838
636-459-8930
traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com
Alpacas are a rare treasure to share
From: barngirrl@aol.com
Sent: 1/14/2013 9:26 PM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Barn cameras
We LOVE our barn cameras and property cameras, they are hooked up to the internet so we can view them by smartphone 24/7, we do it often, especially when on vacation. Plus, it comes in handy when advertising animals, you can show them live to potential buyers. The whole system cost us about $800 and we have 8 night vision cameras and an in-house monitor and system. You do have to keep cleaning the lenses or the views get blurry so I recommend putting them either under an overhang and in a place that is easy to access.Susan OlsonAlpaca LocoRiverside, CA
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