Alpaca Workshops

ALPACA WORKSHOPS
 

Gumnut Valley Alpacas runs workshops throughout the year for people interested in getting alpacas and want to find out more about their care needs, as well as for people who already have alpacas but don’t know how to provide the care they need.

As well as breeding our own alpacas, on average we take in many alpacas each year that are either surrendered or rescued. We aim to reduce this number by providing education, support and advice. 

Introduction to Alpacas Workshop

This workshop is designed for anyone considering getting alpacas. It provides information and resources to be able to make an informed decision on whether alpacas would be the right animals for them.

Subjects covered include anything from the history of alpacas to paddock set up, feeding, fencing, catch pens, shelter, handling, haltering and moving alpacas, shearing, husbandry and general healthcare.

This workshops includes morning tea as well as take-home resources. There is also an opportunity to meet some of our gorgeous alpacas listed for sale, with a range of pets, wethers, lawn mowers, breeding females,  pregnant females and herd guards available.

The cost of this workshop is $50pp. Anyone purchasing alpacas from us within 3 months will be reimbursed for the workshop. 

Bookings are essential, as our group size is limited to 12 people.

Husbandry Workshop

This is a private workshop for new alpaca owners to provides more information about, and hands on experience in haltering, body scoring, worm management and Famacha, vaccines and supplements, shearing, mating and wound care with new owners taught toenail clipping, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and oral drenching. 

The best time for this workshop is upon delivery so as to become more familiar with your chosen alpacas and learn to do the required tasks on your property and their new environment. 

The cost for this workshop is $50pp and is a worthwhile investment in health and wellbeing of your alpacas.