Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!

 

It depends on what you're looking for. I can give you the contact info for several other wholesalers. 

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

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On Jan 17, 2013, at 8:39 PM, heather braun <hiddenoaksfarm06@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

ok do you know of any wholesalers that have nice things too. --- On Thu, 1/17/13, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote: From: Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber! To: "AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com" <AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com> Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7:13 PM   Even though the agreement calls for it, we have waived that requirement for the past year and will do again this year. If if turns out that people don't use common sense, and send us fleeces full of rocks and burdocks and poop, then we will probably go back to requiring skirting. We don't want to be paying to transport rocks and such!  But as long as people remove stuff that creates excessive weight or pokes holes in the bags or that ruins the fiber, then well probably keep permitting people to send unskirted fiber.  On the Americas Alpaca website, the products are clearly marked "made in Peru" if they have been imported. In short, all of our Extreme and Trekker socks as well as all yarns and rovings are made if member fiber right here in the US. No member fiber is shipped out of the US for processing. We offer a number if other Made in the US items as well, though, so if you're interested in an item just check the text to see if it says Made in Peru.  Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Tina Travis <traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com> wrote:   Hi Judith,       Do we have to sort and skirt fleece before sending it to the co-op?I thought you said no but the agreement say we do.What items are US made and which are not?                             Thanks! 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: Judith Korff Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 11:10 AM To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!   I think the referral only counts for an A membership, and yes you can upgrade in the future if you decide that it's worthwhile because you want to buy/resell product. Don't worry about the referral, lol, I'd just love to have you join in whatever level is best for you!  ;-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com> wrote:   Will you get the referral for a B Membership, as well?  Is it possible to go with the B Membership and upgrade down the road?   Those payouts are not bad--definitely better than $0, for sure!   I know many people that have never sent their fiber anywhere and it is stacked in their barns, in bags.  Unreal.   Are there any drop off spots near VA?  I know one guy, in particular, that wants to clean out his barn!   Laura On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote:   Since I just posted this on our FB page, I can share this publicly. Our payout this year averaged $3/pound. Grade 1 paid $6/#, G2 paid $4.50/#, G3 paid $3.75/#, G4 and G5 paid $3/# and G6 paid $1.05/#.  There are two levels of membership now. The $250 level is our Class A membership which gives you a year-end profit share distribution, voting rights and a 50% member discount on products. Our new Class B membership is only $1 and gets you a year-end profit share distribution only.  If you decide to join, tell them I sent you lol! That earns me a $25 store credit. :-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone

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ok do you know of any wholesalers that have nice things too. --- On Thu, 1/17/13, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote: From: Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber! To: "AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com" <AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com> Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7:13 PM   Even though the agreement calls for it, we have waived that requirement for the past year and will do again this year. If if turns out that people don't use common sense, and send us fleeces full of rocks and burdocks and poop, then we will probably go back to requiring skirting. We don't want to be paying to transport rocks and such!  But as long as people remove stuff that creates excessive weight or pokes holes in the bags or that ruins the fiber, then well probably keep permitting people to send unskirted fiber.  On the Americas Alpaca website, the products are clearly marked "made in Peru" if they have been imported. In short, all of our Extreme and Trekker socks as well as all yarns and rovings are made if member fiber right here in the US. No member fiber is shipped out of the US for processing. We offer a number if other Made in the US items as well, though, so if you're interested in an item just check the text to see if it says Made in Peru.  Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Tina Travis <traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com> wrote:   Hi Judith,       Do we have to sort and skirt fleece before sending it to the co-op?I thought you said no but the agreement say we do.What items are US made and which are not?                             Thanks! 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: Judith Korff Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 11:10 AM To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!   I think the referral only counts for an A membership, and yes you can upgrade in the future if you decide that it's worthwhile because you want to buy/resell product. Don't worry about the referral, lol, I'd just love to have you join in whatever level is best for you!  ;-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com> wrote:   Will you get the referral for a B Membership, as well?  Is it possible to go with the B Membership and upgrade down the road?   Those payouts are not bad--definitely better than $0, for sure!   I know many people that have never sent their fiber anywhere and it is stacked in their barns, in bags.  Unreal.   Are there any drop off spots near VA?  I know one guy, in particular, that wants to clean out his barn!   Laura On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote:   Since I just posted this on our FB page, I can share this publicly. Our payout this year averaged $3/pound. Grade 1 paid $6/#, G2 paid $4.50/#, G3 paid $3.75/#, G4 and G5 paid $3/# and G6 paid $1.05/#.  There are two levels of membership now. The $250 level is our Class A membership which gives you a year-end profit share distribution, voting rights and a 50% member discount on products. Our new Class B membership is only $1 and gets you a year-end profit share distribution only.  If you decide to join, tell them I sent you lol! That earns me a $25 store credit. :-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!

 

Even though the agreement calls for it, we have waived that requirement for the past year and will do again this year. If if turns out that people don't use common sense, and send us fleeces full of rocks and burdocks and poop, then we will probably go back to requiring skirting. We don't want to be paying to transport rocks and such!  But as long as people remove stuff that creates excessive weight or pokes holes in the bags or that ruins the fiber, then well probably keep permitting people to send unskirted fiber. 

On the Americas Alpaca website, the products are clearly marked "made in Peru" if they have been imported. In short, all of our Extreme and Trekker socks as well as all yarns and rovings are made if member fiber right here in the US. No member fiber is shipped out of the US for processing. We offer a number if other Made in the US items as well, though, so if you're interested in an item just check the text to see if it says Made in Peru. 

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

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On Jan 17, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Tina Travis <traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Hi Judith,
      Do we have to sort and skirt fleece before sending it to the co-op?I thought you said no but the agreement say we do.What items are US made and which are not?                             Thanks!

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
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From: Judith Korff
Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 11:10 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!

 

I think the referral only counts for an A membership, and yes you can upgrade in the future if you decide that it's worthwhile because you want to buy/resell product. Don't worry about the referral, lol, I'd just love to have you join in whatever level is best for you!  ;-)

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 14, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Will you get the referral for a B Membership, as well?  Is it possible to go with the B Membership and upgrade down the road?  

Those payouts are not bad--definitely better than $0, for sure!  

I know many people that have never sent their fiber anywhere and it is stacked in their barns, in bags.  Unreal.  

Are there any drop off spots near VA?  I know one guy, in particular, that wants to clean out his barn!  

Laura

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Since I just posted this on our FB page, I can share this publicly. Our payout this year averaged $3/pound. Grade 1 paid $6/#, G2 paid $4.50/#, G3 paid $3.75/#, G4 and G5 paid $3/# and G6 paid $1.05/#. 

There are two levels of membership now. The $250 level is our Class A membership which gives you a year-end profit share distribution, voting rights and a 50% member discount on products. Our new Class B membership is only $1 and gets you a year-end profit share distribution only. 

If you decide to join, tell them I sent you lol! That earns me a $25 store credit. :-)

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

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so you buy from the co-op isn't that more money ???thats why I haven't  --- On Thu, 1/17/13, Tina Travis <traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Tina Travis <traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber! To: "AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com" <AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com> Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 6:52 PM   Hi Judith,       Do we have to sort and skirt fleece before sending it to the co-op?I thought you said no but the agreement say we do.What items are US made and which are not?                             Thanks! 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: Judith Korff Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 11:10 AM To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!   I think the referral only counts for an A membership, and yes you can upgrade in the future if you decide that it's worthwhile because you want to buy/resell product. Don't worry about the referral, lol, I'd just love to have you join in whatever level is best for you!  ;-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com> wrote:   Will you get the referral for a B Membership, as well?  Is it possible to go with the B Membership and upgrade down the road?   Those payouts are not bad--definitely better than $0, for sure!   I know many people that have never sent their fiber anywhere and it is stacked in their barns, in bags.  Unreal.   Are there any drop off spots near VA?  I know one guy, in particular, that wants to clean out his barn!   Laura On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote:   Since I just posted this on our FB page, I can share this publicly. Our payout this year averaged $3/pound. Grade 1 paid $6/#, G2 paid $4.50/#, G3 paid $3.75/#, G4 and G5 paid $3/# and G6 paid $1.05/#.  There are two levels of membership now. The $250 level is our Class A membership which gives you a year-end profit share distribution, voting rights and a 50% member discount on products. Our new Class B membership is only $1 and gets you a year-end profit share distribution only.  If you decide to join, tell them I sent you lol! That earns me a $25 store credit. :-) Judith Korff LadySong Farm Randolph, NY (716) 499-0383 Sent from my iPhone

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!

 

Hi Judith,
      Do we have to sort and skirt fleece before sending it to the co-op?I thought you said no but the agreement say we do.What items are US made and which are not?                             Thanks!

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

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From: Judith Korff
Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 11:10 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Less expensive way to process fiber!

 

I think the referral only counts for an A membership, and yes you can upgrade in the future if you decide that it's worthwhile because you want to buy/resell product. Don't worry about the referral, lol, I'd just love to have you join in whatever level is best for you!  ;-)

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 14, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Laura Roberts <lauraroberts518@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Will you get the referral for a B Membership, as well?  Is it possible to go with the B Membership and upgrade down the road?  

Those payouts are not bad--definitely better than $0, for sure!  

I know many people that have never sent their fiber anywhere and it is stacked in their barns, in bags.  Unreal.  

Are there any drop off spots near VA?  I know one guy, in particular, that wants to clean out his barn!  

Laura

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Judith Korff <judithkorff@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Since I just posted this on our FB page, I can share this publicly. Our payout this year averaged $3/pound. Grade 1 paid $6/#, G2 paid $4.50/#, G3 paid $3.75/#, G4 and G5 paid $3/# and G6 paid $1.05/#. 

There are two levels of membership now. The $250 level is our Class A membership which gives you a year-end profit share distribution, voting rights and a 50% member discount on products. Our new Class B membership is only $1 and gets you a year-end profit share distribution only. 

If you decide to join, tell them I sent you lol! That earns me a $25 store credit. :-)

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Randolph, NY

(716) 499-0383

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Barn cameras

 

Thanks Susan sounds like a great setup.....

Tina Travis
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Warrenton,MO.63383
636-456-4838
636-459-8930
FB:Tina Hunt Travis(Elkhorn Alpacas)
traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com
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Sent: ‎1/‎17/‎2013 2:10 AM
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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
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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 Olson

Alpaca Loco

Riverside, CA

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Susan- Sounds perfect. I'll check out thier website.
Maria

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, barngirrl@... wrote:
>
> 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@... 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@...
> Alpacas are a rare treasure to share
>
>
> ____________________________________
> From: _barngirrl@..._ (mailto:barngirrl@...)
> Sent: ‎1/‎14/‎2013 9:26 PM
> To: _AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto: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 Olson
> Alpaca Loco
> Riverside, CA
>

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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

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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 Olson

Alpaca Loco

Riverside, CA

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