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Alpaca Tip — A big
open barn is best, with moveable panels for dividing it. That way
it is changeable for any situation that arises – birthing, males,
grouping according to feed needs.
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Alpaca Typical Care
Schedule and Supplies
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by GLAA
members
Lorrie and Randy Krause of
Alpaca Acres
Each farm operates
differently, but these are some typical routine care
tasks performed throughout the year and some typical
supplies that are the useful to have on hand. |
Routine Care
Schedule
Daily, ongoing
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Fill water buckets; wash if necessary
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Inspect and clean feces
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Feed hay, grain, minerals as needed
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Observe alpacas (ongoing)
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Dung clean-up (as needed)
Weekly
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Fiber inspection, picking, grooming
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Pasture inspection, debris removal (as
needed)
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Record cria weights
Monthly
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Hands-on inspection
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Record adult weights
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Frame/body score
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Foot inspection, trim toenails if necessary
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Dental inspection, trim teeth if necessary
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Worm according to program
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Mow dung piles if needed
Seasonally
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Inspect shelters
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Test pasture, water, hay
Annually
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Shearing in spring
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Vaccinations according to schedule
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Begin insect control program in spring
Useful supplies
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Tack
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First Aid kit
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Digital thermometer
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Gauze
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Stop bleed
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Enema kit
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Kaopectate
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Oxygen
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Dexamethasone
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Other
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Heat lamp or hair dryer
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Towels
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Fans
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Fly traps
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Measuring cup for food
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Livestock scale
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Shears
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Hoof snippers, toenail clippers
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Wormers (corid, panacur, dectomax)
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Insect repellent
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Syringes and needles
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Water buckets
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Food dishes
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