Links and Resources

One of the things we have loved about being in the alpaca business is that we are constantly learning new things. In 1995 when we first began our journey into the world of alpacas, there was very little written information available to help us to answer our many questions. Fortunately, today is a different story. There are many websites, books, DVD's, and CD's available to provide information on almost every topic imaginable

Listed below are resources that we have found useful. Check back with us often, as we expect to continue to add to this section. We hope that this information help you as you seek to learn more about these wonderful animals. Have Fun!

Fiber Links

Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America

New England Alpaca Fiber Pool

Yocom-McColl Wool Testing Labs

Informational Links

Alpaca Registry, Inc (ARI)

Alpaca Research Foundation (ARF)

Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA)

Mallon Method Training

Rocky Mountain Llamas Equipment Catalog

Camelidynamics with Marty McGee-Bennett

Ttouch Training: Linda Tellington-Jones

Phamphlet: Basics of Alpaca and Llama Care

Kent Labs/Triple J Farms: Plasma and IgG Testing

M & M Labs: Progesterone, blood, and mineral testing

Health Certificates: Interstate Travel Requirements by State

Articles

Holy Criation! by Carole Van House.

Originally published in Alpacas magazine, Spring 1997, this article describes how we got started and chronicles the birth of our first three alpaca crias here at Avalon Farm.

Raising Alpacas With Your Partner, The IRS - by Mike Safley
Generous tax advantages for the hands on breeder and the chance to generate income, may be incentives for those wanting to exchange high stress corporate or professional lives for country living.