Farbrook Alpacas

Training courses

	Introduction to alpacas
		Prior knowledge assumed: nil.
		Aimed at those with little or no knowledge of alpacas, this course discusses alpacas’ nature and needs, what you’ll need to get started, how to go about planning your venture, and some hands-on alpaca introduction.
		There’s some manual handling involved so ‘very casual’ clothing and rough footwear is called for (bring wellies in case it’s wet). There are always plenty of questions so the timing may be a little ‘loose’.
		Course limited to 8.
		Duration: 1 day
		Hours: 9-5 (includes lunch with wine, and refreshments).
		Cost: £65* per person.

	Handling and Husbandry
		Prior knowledge assumed: nil.
		So you’ve decided to take the plunge! This course is for you and covers all aspects of alpaca husbandry, handling, and nutrition. You’ll learn herding, catching and holding, foot-trimming, injections, oral drenching, the all-important condition scoring, and - perhaps most important of all - ‘when to call the vet’. This is a busy day and hard work for all involved…but great fun!
		There’s a lot of manual handling involved so farm clothes and wellies please. There are always plenty of questions so the timing may be a little ‘loose’.
		Course limited to 8.
		Duration: 1 day
		Hours: 9-5 (includes lunch with wine, and refreshments).
		Cost: Nil (included in your Farbrook Starter Herd).

Course notes:

There’s plenty of B&B accommodation locally.

If you subsequently buy alpacas from us the price you’ve paid for the Introduction to Alpacas course will be refunded, and if you’ve already bought alpacas from us this course is free.

*VAT applies to all prices

Family introduction visits

Why not bring the family to meet and handle some alpacas and see how an alpaca farm operates? We’re in the heart of the fabulously beautiful Peak District so make a day of it. Your children are very welcome: we’ll show them how to hold and handle alpacas if they want, and if they don’t then there’s plenty of space for them to run around and explore! Bring a picnic or we can arrange a lunch or dinner for you.

We’re surrounded by beautiful walks and bridleways and there’s a horse trekking centre just up the road.

If you’d like to make a weekend of it we can put you in touch with some local B&Bs. Visit the Roman town of Buxton, take in a show at the Opera House, do some shopping, or tour some of our fabulous local pubs. The market town of Bakewell and nearby Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are about 30 minutes drive away.

Shearing services

We provide a shearing service for our clients at our farm. Any number of alpacas may be brought by arrangement on either a shear-and-go, or a stay-over basis.

Shearing:
1 – 20 Alpacas £15 per head
> 20 Alpacas £13 per head

Additional services done at the same time as shearing:
         Nail trimming                      £1
         Teeth trimming                   £2
         Fighting teeth removal         £1
         Injections                          £0.50 (not including product)

VAT applies to all prices

Agistment

We offer ‘full livery’ (agistment) to your alpacas. You might be interested in this facility for a number of reasons.

You want to benefit from alpaca farming but have no land at present. This way you can get your business started straightaway.
If you have limited land you could manage your herd separation (males/females/weanlings) this way.
You want to ‘ease into’ alpaca ownership knowing someone else experienced is always on hand to look after your alpacas.
You have bought a single alpaca you particularly wanted and it will be some time before you will buy the rest of the group (alpacas must never be kept alone).

We will make a daily, weekly, or monthly charge (based on your needs) that covers all the alpaca’s needs. Then we look after them as if they were our own. Rates are higher in winter than summer (due feed requirement), but discounts are available if you agist multiple alpacas with us.

You can have access to your alpacas whenever you wish, secure in the knowledge that you and all our other agistment owners always conform to our safety and security rules!

Accountancy

If you are looking to make the most of the tax advantages of alpaca farming – and this is particularly important if you have another income – then you would do well to employ the services of an agriculturally specialist accountant with knowledge of the alpaca business. We can arrange this for you.

Finance

We are not a bank or a finance company! However we are very keen to encourage those who are determined to become alpaca owners but whose funds or cash flow are limited, and we have made some very successful and flexible arrangements in the past. Do contact us to discuss your situation.

Training courses

Family introduction visits

Shearing services

Agistment

Accountancy

Finance

After sales support

Sales

Stud Services