HELP SAVE YOUR LAMBS
ALPACA WETHERS AS FLOCK PROTECTORS

Adult wethered
alpacas are proving to be a valuable asset to have around when lambing
season is here. They are
not only useful to guard against foxes, but have been observed taking
lost lambs back to their mothers and sitting with sick or stranded
lambs. Other duties such as
warding off other intruders into the paddocks, including kangaroos and
birds are being reported as observations of guard alpacas continue.
Lambing losses
may be improved by up to at least 70%!
One farmer this year has reported that last season, without
alpacas, he lost between 70-80 lambs to foxes.
This season he has lost 18.
He is a very happy farmer!
Another has
reported that a couple of foxes have been seen outside the fence line,
but not inside the paddocks where alpacas reside.
It
is recommended that alpacas be introduced to the flock at least two
weeks prior to commencement of lambing, and that they stay with the
flock for at least 3 months.
With
the prices commanded for lambs at the moment, it is worth considering
the use of these intelligent, highly alert, lovable animals to watch
over your sheep.
We
offer a hiring service of alpacas, whereby you hire them, we deliver and
pick up, look after them when you don’t need them, and bring them back
to you shorn, drenched and ready to go again next lambing season!
Please
call and have a chat about your particular requirements.
TRANSPORT -
Please contact us regarding your transport
requirements, and ask about our competitive rates.

SHOWING/PREPARATION FOR SHOWING
Preparation and showing - $60 per day
Clipping only - $50
FLEECE SALES
We have selected fleeces for sale - all
colours
SHEARING
(Small numbers only)
NEW: HERD MAINTENANCE
We now offer a herd maintenance
service which includes the following;
All innoculations
Worming
Toenail Clipping etc
(on a per head basis plus travel)
Please telephone to discuss
NEW:
HEADSTALLS
Soft rope headstalls $15.00 ea ::
one size fits all (contact
us)
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