Tammy & Trevis welcome new and prospective breeders to come and discover how to turn your property into a well organised and efficient alpaca farm.  Years of experience on their own property in Shepparton as well as recently spending a couple of years managing the EP Cambridge alpaca stud in South Australia mean that Tammy & Trevis are able to give expert advice about property planning, yard and shed layouts, husbandry, breeding, alpaca fibre and marketing.

If your in need of advice, give Tammy & Trevis a call.

Find out how what size paddocks are required.

What alpaca stocking rates are recommended?

Get advice about planting shelter belts comprising trees and shrubs provides natural and effective wind breaks and shade to protect your property and livestock..

Shelter trees within your paddocks provide shade for hot days and ... Fresh water in trough ... supply of water in trough even if water supply fails.

Strong box sections make for tight fences that, if properly constructed, will keep your alpacas safe and secure.

Fencing ... Getting the fence construction and tension just right without spending too much on materials.

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Find out about alpacas and the water.

What sort of pasture do alpacas eat.  How do you get it established.  What about irrigated pasture?

Ask about shelter trees in paddocks and how to get them established with tree guards.

Find out where to place your gates in a paddock so it's easy to get your alpacas in and out.  How many gates should you have in each paddock?

Tammy and Trevis can help you plan your laneways and paddock layout so that animal movement is easily achieved.  Find out about laneway width, connecting paddocks, yards, sheds, portable panels and how to design and construct your loading/pickup area.  Find out what you need to have for an efficient and economical visit from your local veterinarian.  Think about night time husbandry and facilities.

See how to include simple yards in the laneway created by gate swinging across the laneway to block it off.  This can be very handy and a lot faster than moving all your animals to central yards.

Learn about how to use body language to easily move and catch your alpacas.  Moving, catching and handling your alpacas does not have to be a big drama.

Ask Tammy and Trevis about halter training and alpaca show preparation of animals.

Learn how to hold an alpaca whilst husbandry and fleece inspection is being performed.

Find out how to take your alpaca's temperature.  It's the first question your vet will ask when you ring - "Is it running a temperature?".

So give Tammy & Trevis a call to find out what you need to know and do in the exciting and rewarding alpaca world.