Our alpaca care & ownership day is an educational course which provides a full and fascinating insight for people aspiring to own alpacas. It is a great way to get the ball rolling so you can begin to make plans for your very own herd. The course is led by members of our experienced team who have years of specialist experience of caring for, raising and breeding alpacas so you can be sure that you will receive the best advice. Our Alpaca care and ownership day includes learning how to keep your alpacas happy and healthy, how to prepare yourself for being an alpaca owner/breeder and how to get the most enjoyment out of your herd. The course provides plenty of hands-on experience with our animals both in our husbandry barn and in the fields on our farm.

Ideal for 2 people as most husbandry is easier done in pairs.

£65PP OR

£105 FOR 2

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Interactive experience with our animals
- Knowledgeable staff to demonstrate and guide throughout the day
- Tea & Coffee
- 10% discount in The Chilli Bean
- Information/summary booklet to take home with you
- Aftercare and support from our team should you need it

THINGS TO BRING
- Suitable clothing which you don’t mind getting wet/dirty.

AGE: This experience is for 16+ only
NUMBER ON WORKSHOP: Maximum 10 people

COURSE CONTENT


The course is aimed at people who want to own alpacas and provides an opportunity to get hands on with our animals. Our Care & Ownership day follows the HEART acronym and will give you the confidence to treat and care for your own alpacas.

HEART
Health, Environment, Analysis, Responsibilities, Training and treatment.

During the day we visit various fields and run you through paddock layout and maintenance. Whilst in one of our alpaca fields we will work together to herd and move the alpacas. The course consists of catching, haltering and walking an alpaca, learning how to body score, the importance of alpaca weights, checking & trimming toenails and much more!

We recommend you booking in twos with a fellow alpaca enthusiast, as some of the tasks required to care for your herd are easier in pairs.

HOW DO I BOOK?

Please book through our online booking system below
Select the “book” button below and follow the instructions.

Licenced by North West Leicestershire District Council under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Licence Number: NWL/PA03
For Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition at Scamhazel Farm - 250 Alpacas
Licence valid 1st September 2019 - 31st August 2022