Online Alpaca Husbandry Course

£20.00

Topic suggestions include

-basic alpaca set up requirements

-husbandry requirements

-handling and halter training

-birthing and breeding

-care of cria

-are alpacas right for you?

-shearing day

-using fibre

-how to make an alpaca business plan

IDEAL IF YOU’RE NEW TO ALPACA KEEPING

Modules will usually run via Zoom on weekday evenings but can be other times if you prefer. Just book the number of hours you want and then get in touch with us directly to confirm topics, times and date, then you will receive a zoom link. Each purchase is valid for 1 or 2 people only and will be fully interactive so questions can be asked.

Each slot will be between 1-2 hours long and ideally allow 1-2 topics per slot .

They will be run by Charlotte Brockwell the owner who has over 13 years of experience with camelids. Her life revolves around the farm and beloved alpacas, and her vision to establish a sustainable ethical textile industry in the UK. 

She is an elected board member for the British Alpaca Society which is a voluntary role. As well as being involved in general BAS decision making she is responsible for their social media and chairs the BAS alpaca fibre working group. 

A BAS affiliated trainer since 2022, she has completed courses in alpaca assessment and trained in camelidynamics with US founder Marty McGee Bennet.

For the last 8 years she has been working alongside colleges and universities to train and teach students in animal management and alpaca veterinary medicine

Module

Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, Module 4, Module5, Module 6, Module 7, Module 8, Module 9