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July 19, 2008
Socalpaca Membership Meeting
Alpacas de la Pacifica
September 27th, 2008
Basic Alpaca Maintenance workshop
Hosted by Alpacas del Valle Cereza, 20 minutes
west of Palm Springs. Learn how to trim toenails,
fit halters, halter train, vaccinate and worm,
test IgG levels in crias and MUCH more. 9
am – 1 pm, open ranch in the afternoon.
Call 951-845-9729 or email us at mail@cherryvalleyalpacas.com
for more information or to register.
September 27th &
28th, 2008
National Alpaca Farm Day
The East County Alpaca Breeders of San Diego
will be opening their gates to welcome you
to the 2nd annual National Alpaca Farm Day.
Visit alpaca ranches throughout the weekend
and enjoy learning about alpacas and watching
hand crafters spin their fine fleece into
yarn. Soft and warm alpaca clothing, accessories,
yarn, and roving will be available for purchase.
Visit our website at www.members.cox.net/ecabsd
for more information, map, and directions.
This event is FREE.
September 27th &
28th, 2008
National Alpaca Farm Days
Once again, All American Alpacas in Murrieta
will be opening up for National Alpaca Farm
days. Last year was a tremendous success,
with approximately 400 visitors. We'll again
offer free refreshments, and expect to have
a food vendor onsite this year.
Go to http://aaalpacas.com/farmday.html
for more information
October 18, 2008
Socalpaca Membership Meeting
Alpacas of Anza Valley
October 19-25, 2008
Pacaribbean Cruise
This is a 7 night Caribbean
Cruise with alpaca seminars and discussion
forums for every experience level. If you're
an experienced breeder, newbie, or just investigating
the business, welcome aboard. Enjoy a great
vacation with other alpaca breeders, and learn
while you're at it.
Visit our website at http://pacaribbean.com
November 1 – 2,
2008
November 1st and 2nd, 2008:
6th Annual Buy The Right Alpaca seminar
Bigger and better than ever!
Hosted by Alpacas del Valle Cereza (Lisa Shimeld
and Brad Johnson), El Corazon en las Nubes (Ruth,
David and Caitlin Gomez) Pacatudes (Phil, Rina
and Joey Levy) and Peddler's Pack Alpacas (Jim,
Carol, Josh and Jake Oedekerk).
Saturday November 1, 2008
· Choosing your perfect alpaca
· Alpaca selection – what makes
a good one? A Judge’s Perspective
· Alpaca Evolution and early alpaca human
interaction
· The alpaca neonate - the first 48 hours
- Dr. Harriet Howe
· 3 bags full! What to do with that fleece
· Tax issues
· Contracts, forms and insurance and
tax benefits
· Alpaca Ranch Start Up Costs
· Ranch tour & alpaca viewing
· Social hour—wine tasting and
appetizers
· Dinner - by Chefs Gomez - theme to
be announced
Sunday November 2, 2008
· Form and function—the basics
of alpaca conformation - Dr. Rana Olsen
· Practical feeding
· Ranch layout - Get it right the first
time!
· Starting a Ranch Store
· Breeding strategies: Send her out to
breed or buy a herdsire? Breeding “demo”
· Open ranch from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Registration includes breakfast and lunch both
days, wine tasting and dinner Saturday evening
and class materials. $125.00/person or $200.00/couple.
$25.00 discount per person if you register by
September 30th. Discount given to clients of
any of the host ranches.
This comprehensive seminar is designed to give
you answers to your questions about alpacas
and set you on the road to success. Learn from
experienced breeders and two veterinarians who
specialize in alpacas. Call 951-845-9729 or
email us at mail@cherryvalleyalpacas.com
for more information or to register.
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