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101 Secrets: Training

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How to Calm an Alpaca  >

Holding an Alpaca at the base of the ear, and gently massaging the area around the base...

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How to herd your Alpacas  >

When I attended a shearing clinic at Champlain Valley Alpacas, they showed us how one or two people could very easily herd alpacas without a lot of running and arm waving...

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How to Introduce Alpacas to Catch Pens while Simply doing Chores  >

Catch pens are simply small/medium containment areas that aid in working with alpacas. We have found that presenting this area as a safe, pleasurable space is paramount to your animals accepting a catch pen with ease...

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How to keep animals in the right places  >

If you have alpacas defecating near gates or places in the barn you do not want them to go in, take a solution of...

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How To Speak to Your Alpacas  >

We weigh our crias daily; we follow the same routine...

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How to teach an Alpaca to Lead  >

When training to lead, bring the excess lead around the upper rear legs. If they refuse to walk-give a tug. Seems to work fine!
Howard & Linda Dix
Summerhill Alpacas, LTD.

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Understanding Drive-by Breedings

Parris Hill Farm
Linda & Bill Ley

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