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 When you buy alpacas from Southern Alpacas, you get the benefit of our knowledge from our years of experience in working with alpacas — since the first major importation in 1989.
We train and host specialist
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| Developing the NZ alpaca industry since 1989
with top genetics, for studs and sales. |
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We provide superb customer service, with ongoing assistance and support, including a free 0800 phone line and education courses
for you to learn about alpacas.
With a nationwide Alpaca Services Network, working with other
alpaca breeders, we support you
wherever in New Zealand you may be.
Our expertise is international. Our search for proven,
quality, alpaca genetics has taken us around the world, and we have gradually built a herd incorporating the best genetics of three continents.
We believe that the best genetic lines available to the western world are found in Australia—either as direct imports, or imports via the US. |
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We are but a phone call (or an email) away to provide practical advice and support.
Phone us for
advice and help
(03) 318-1917
Our clients have access to our
FREE 0800
phone number
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| On-going learning with organised education days
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Specialist Courses from
Southern Alpacas Stud |
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Course
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Venue
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Sunday 22nd August |
all day |
NeoNatal Workshop |
Pukekohe |
$100 +GST |
Saturday
September 25th |
all day |
Camelidynamics Course - Basic alpaca handling |
Southern Alpacas Stud |
$100 +GST |
Sunday
September 26th |
half day |
Alpaca Health Course |
Southern Alpacas Stud |
$60 +GST |
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Saturday 8 November |
all day |
NeoNatal Workshop |
Southern Alpacas Stud Christchurch |
$100 +GST |
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Bookings essential for
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NEONATAL WORKSHOPS
Neonatal workshops are for all owners of alpaca and llamas, and vets.
The purpose is to
educate alpaca and llama owners (and vets) about alpaca birthing,
to minimise death and distress of cria and dams.
People attending will learn:-
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to know the signs of birthing
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to recognise normal births and to have the
knowledge and confidence to assist in birthing
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to recognise dystocias and know when to call the
vet
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to save lives
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This course is a mix of theoretical and practical in a one day
workshop run from 9am to 4.30pm.
The morning uses power point, lectures and demonstrations to give the
background theory of pregnancy and birthing, and preparations prior to
birthing, including list of supplies recommended for a “birthing kit”.
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the afternoon participants are encouraged to get “hands-in” and
practice birthing, using artificial wombs and uteri, and dead cria
(thawed from frozen), and artificial placentas. Normal and dystocia
births are done.
Participants are supplied with protective apron and gloves, and an
informative workbook.
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CAMELIDYNAMIC COURSES
Courses are scheduled throughout New Zealand.
Suitable for all alpaca and llama owners.
Learn more about handling alpacas - gaining their
trust, moving, haltering,
leading.
On the second day learn the health basics - when to
do and how to do toenail cutting and inoculations more easily !
This course is well worth doing.
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Experience a fun
introduction to the alpaca |
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FARM VISITS
Our "alpaca gallery" is a great facility for people coming to visit the farm to see and
learn about alpacas. Make a booking here.
Visitor-friendly features of our facilities are:
 Seating for 50
inside
Tour groups welcome
Display of alpaca fibre, fashion and products
Public address system for all to hear
Vehicle access to the alpaca gallery door, and bus turning space
Level access, sealed driveway
and paths, grassed walking areas
All weather facility, with adjoining covered yards so all stay dry
Two toilets available in our adjacent house
- 1 toilet accessible for wheelchairs
BBQ in garden setting
available for use of lunch and evening groups
 Farm visitors for an "alpaca picnic" get a talk and tea, meet
and feed the alpacas, and can purchase alpaca momentoes to take home.
We have a wonderful range of alpaca goods - clothing, hats, scarves and shawls, bedding, baby wear, and alpaca feet warmers. Visit our "Naturally Alpaca " web page to see and order our goods online.
Visits are by prior appointment, with group visits booked in advance. Please telephone 03 318-1917 to arrange a suitable time, or click to enquire about available dates. |
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INVESTMENT ADVICE
The lovable investment, alpacas are also a sound financial investment. Being slow breeders, with one offspring a year, alpaca prices have remained strong for the past 10 years. With only 1700 alpacas in New Zealand, the future is positive for alpaca breeders to grow the industry.
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our experience we can aid you in developing your business plan, to meet your own personal goals in the industry. We can prepare a financial analysis for your situation and investment choice.
We can agist your alpacas on our farm, either long-term as an investment, or initially whilst you set-up your own farm and facilities and learn the basics of alpaca farming with us.
Click here to seek personalised investment advice and financial discount cash flows.
We are but a phone call (or an email) away to provide practical advice and support. |
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Nic Cooper and Linda Blake
Main West Coast Road, West Melton, RD1, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone 0064 3 318-1917 | fax 0064 3 318-1927 | email alpacasnz@xtra.co.nz |
information on industry involvement