Mike Griffiths is an experienced alpaca farmer who has been breeding them since 2001. He has been involved in a wide variety of activities involving alpacas and shares his experience and thoughts on what new owners will find helpful to know.
New owners – key things to bear in mind
- Adequate fencing
- no access to poisonous plants
- good shelter
- fresh water
- hay
- good husbandry routine (vaccination and worming)
- shearing
Essential Equipment should include:
- toe nail trimming shears
- fleece shears for keeping top-knots tidy around the eyes
- drenching gun
- plus Steve’s favourite – 4ft high hurdles
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Contact details for Mike Griffiths
GREENSIDE ALPACAS
Greenside Alpacas,
Greenside farm, Lupton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2QD UK
Tel: 01539 567922 Mob: 07876 781962
Any questions or comments, do drop an email to steve@alpacatribe.co.uk