Alpaca Courses
Keeping and handling alpacas
for new owners or those planning to buy alpacas
No course currently - stay tuned for 2025 dates. Please contact us if you are interested.
If you are a new owner or planning to buy alpacas in the near future we can offer a full day course with lunch, hand outs and completion certificate included.
The course will be held at Yew Tree Alpacas, Anstey, Buntingford, Herts SG9 0DA
Cost is £95 including lunch (No vat)
As British Alpaca Society (BAS) Affiliate Trainers Yew Tree Alpacas can run BAS approved courses which use a set of modules approved by the British Alpaca Society.
There will be a mix of theory and practical sessions throughout the day. It will be split into two main sections basic day to day husbandry and healthcare in the morning followed by handling and halter training in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided with refreshments at the start and end of the day.
There are a maximum of 9 places and we require a minimum of 5 bookings. If there are less than 5 bookings the course will either be cancelled (you will be fully refunded) or an alternative date given.
The BAS modules 1-3 will be covered;
- Feeding and basic management
- Vaccination, worming and supplements
- Catching your alpaca, Fitting a head collar, Halter training
Lots of excellent information, practical on hand experiences to try.
Loved every minute!
March 2022
Particularly interested in feet trimming as I was unsure but Penny and Stephen have shown how easy it really is.
March 2022
I learnt a lot, aspects on what I had wondered about have started to make sense.
The practical was very useful and also a reality check.
January 2022
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New Breeders Course (British Alpaca Society affiliated course)
for novice alpaca breeders and those thinking about breeding alpacas (full day)
No course currently - stay tuned for 2025 dates. Please contact us if you are interested.
The course will be held at Yew Tree Alpacas, Anstey, Buntingford, Herts SG9 0DA
Cost is £95 including lunch (No vat)
This course is aimed at novice alpaca breeders or those new to breeding. It is ideal for those approaching their first breeding season or thinking of buying female alpacas (and possibly stud males) to start a breeding herd.
The course will be a mix of theory and practical sessions and will be split into two main sections; In the morning, what to look for in an alpaca (conformation and fleece) and options for breeding & mating. Birthing alpacas, covering preparation, the birthing period and post natal care in the afternoon.
Lunch will be provided, also coffee/tea & biscuits at the start and end of the day
Hard copy handouts and a certificate of completion are also included in the cost.
There are a maximum of 9 places and we require a minimum of 5 bookings. If there are less than 5 bookings the course will either be cancelled (you will be fully refunded) or an alternative date given.
Marketing your Alpaca Business
Next course date...
This British Alpaca Society (BAS) affiliated course covers BAS module 9 and goes through the different options if considering alpacas as a business. The key subject areas covered are listed below. It is not intended to be a detailed business course rather giving you the information and basics in order to decide whether this route may be one you would like to pursue.
- Understanding different business options
- Pros and cons of each
- Planning & set up
- Business basics
- Researching your market
- Marketing & sales
- Resources - Staff & volunteers
Location: Yew Tree Alpacas base at Anstey near Buntingford, SG90DA
Lunch will be provided, also coffee/tea & biscuits during the day
Hard copy handouts and a certificate of completion are also included in the cost.
There are a maximum of 9 places and we require a minimum of 5 bookings. If there are less than 5 bookings the course will either be cancelled (you will be fully refunded) or an alternative date given.
£95 for the day 10.30-4pm
Book via our online shop (pay via card)
For any questions prior to booking please call or email....
Tel: 01763 848257
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