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Alpaca Reference Guide

We love our alpacas and are always on the lookout for new and improved ways to raise healthy, happy animals as well as smoothly running a profitable business. Perhaps you're new to raising alpacas, or maybe contemplating the thought of taking on this satisfying endeavor yourself. It is for you that we have created this page, enthusiastically sharing our knowledge of these gentle animals and things we have learned along the way since establishing our ranch in 2001.

	Do Alpacas make good pets? We are often asked if alpacas make good pets. Here are a few things to consider when makeing the decision on whether alpacas are right for you and your family . . . Online article, published October 10, 2010
	Are you interrested in raising alpacas? HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT RAISING ALPACAS in your own pastures? If you like animals, especially furry ones, or are crafty (knit/crochet/spin/weave) . . . Online article, published June 6, 2009
	10 Tax Tips Assuming you are raising alpacas for profit -- and who isn’t? -- all expenses can be written off against your income – including veterinarian care, feed, fertilizer, etc . . . Diamond Digest: (Issue 10, Spring 2009)
	7 things I wish I'd known Gwen shares some of her lessons learned. Diamond Digest: (Issue 7, Spring 2008)