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People always want to know what in the world made us get in the alpaca business? Looking back, I think it was just one of those things that God put in our path, along with the people and the trials He has placed in our lives at just the right time. The alpaca business is our livelihood today. It keeps us humble, helps us realize we are not in charge, gets us outdoors to enjoy the beauty of God’s world, and teaches us compassion.

My best alpaca-friend today is a little boy we call “Nightrider”. He laid on my lap several hours, (sedated of course) for a plasma transfer when he was just a few days old. I think he remembers! He comes to see me and we “eskimo kiss” and he makes my day. Even after a round of antibiotics and shots twice a day, he still likes me. I think animals know when we’re trying to help them - this little guy touches my heart.

We invite you to come sit under a shade tree and watch the alpacas pronk around the pasture. Listen to them hummmm. Watch their beautiful fleece move elegantly with the wind when they run. See the babies play! Smell the smells and feel the sun on your back. Be surrounded by the wonder of nature as you witness these gentle creatures and see why we enjoy the lifestyle that alpacas provide. Who would have guessed we could have found a business to be involved in as a family and have so much fun. For us these awesome animals represent a lifestyle change that we craved - to be in the out-of-doors, to have a simpler life, and to care for animals. For the independent spirit, it just doesn't get any better than this!

THE BUSINESS

Now a little about the business opportunity that the alpaca lifestyle has to offer. The return on our investment in the alpaca business has been better than in any other business we've been in and so have the tax advantages. We bring to you thirty years of experience in the business world. We've been involved in many different kinds of businesses - we know how to write a business plan, market a product, and sell. We will share this expertise with you.
We invite you to browse through our website, we are constantly updating and adding to our website. So please check back often and contact us for any questions you might have.

OUR GOALS

We are committed to breed quality bloodlines for excellence in conformation, that grow an abundant exquisite fleece, and exhibit a pleasing temperament.

We are committed to developing a family business where each member might find their area of expertise and flourish.

We are committed to sharing our passion with others and helping the new owner get off to a good start.

We are committed to the Fiber Arts, to explore the endless possibilities of all grades of alpaca fiber, to indulge in the creative processes as well as seek out the work of other fiber artists, and to offer unique alpaca items for purchase in our farm and on-line stores.

CHOOSING A BREEDER

Choosing a breeder that has good business sense, is honest and forthright, and is educated in this market, is as important as choosing the right alpacas. Sage advice passed on to us such as “stick with the winners" and “find someone who is a success and emulate what they have done" has proven to be most beneficial in making this business work. Find a breeder who has the time and the inclination to listen to your questions and answer them in a timely manner. Look for animals that excite you, and look for people who will work with you to build a successful business. We started with quality alpaca breeders, have a quality foundation herd, and we now offer to you our knowledge and experience in getting started or adding to your own herd.

Everyone has their own reasons, motivations, and budgets when deciding to get into the alpaca business. We can help guide you, at your own pace, through the alternatives that need to be considered. Do you like Suri or Huacaya? White or color? Breeding quality or pets?

One of the most critical decisions you will make involves the selection of breeding stock. The decisions you make at this stage will be with you for many years and directly affect the cria you produce and the income that you can generate. Let us help you find the ideal alpaca for you. Our advice and guidance will help you make the right choices for your alpaca business.

THE NEW CUSTOMER

Our commitment to the new customer is to share with you what we have learned and offer our support to help you get started as new alpaca owners. To get you started we offer:

· Package discounts on multiple purchases.
· Assistance in selecting your foundation herd.
· Flexible financing.
· Agisting available -first 60 days free!
· Full reproductive guarantees.
· On your farm consultation.
· Workshop for new owners that includes hands-on training.
· Free delivery within Ohio, and discounted transport fees to other states.
· Detailed outline of routine daily care.
· Questions answered and/or information and resources provided as needed.
· Support for all those “first times” including, but not limited to, breeding, birthing, shearing, and showing.
· Discounted breeding fees.
· Assistance with marketing your alpacas.

SALES

Alpacas Meadows offers you an extensive sales list and a diverse herd of alpacas to choose from. Our transport service has enabled us to see alpacas from all over the country and brokering has enabled us to offer for sale a wide variety of bloodlines from many different parts of the United States. Sales contracts are available for review and we encourage you to do so - this way there are no surprises down the road. Sales may be by cash or check. Financing is available. All alpacas financed by Alpaca Meadows need to be fully insured by the new owner before the alpacas leave our farm. Once paid in full, insurance is at the new owner’s discretion. All purchases of maiden females come with one complimentary breeding to one of our fully owned herd sires. Bred females are sold with a "live birth guarantee" meaning that they will deliver a cria that survives for at least 7 days. If, in spite of proper care, the cria dies within 7 days, Alpaca Meadows will provide a free rebreeding. Maiden Females who are unable to conceive will be exchanged for a similar female at Alpaca Meadows, if available, or have their purchase price refunded.

Breeding vs. Non-breeding Males
Alpaca Meadows has three quality levels of males; pet/fiber quality, junior herdsire, and herdsire. Males sold as herdsires and junior herdsires are sold with their registration papers. Males sold as herdsires are sold with a guarantee of fertility. This guarantee is good until the male is "proven". Pets and Fiber Males are sold without their registration papers since it is assumed they won't be breeding.

BREEDING

We offer breedings to several award winning herd sires. The fees vary depending on the herd sire and include confirmation of pregnancy by ultrasound. DISCOUNTS will apply to multiple bookings and our customers. There are no agistment charges for females or their crias for the first 60 days in our breeding program. Medical and diagnostic costs will be billed to the owner. The health and safety of your dam is our primary concern when you bring her for breeding to one of our herdsires. She will receive the same care that we give our own alpacas, clean and secure quarters plus top quality hay and nutrients. To protect your alpacas, as well as our own, we do require that any animals sent to our farm for breeding have the following:

· The appropriate state required medical tests.
· BVDV testing using a PCR test for both dam and cria including a copy of the lab report.
· A negative fecal test within 10 days of arrival, centrifuge-spun test rather than a fecal float.
· Worming and CDT shots must be current. Please worm your dam 2 weeks before arrival.
· Mortality insurance or a waiver.

FINANCING

We are acutely conscious of the fact that capital outlay for alpacas - especially for breeding females - is a decision that cannot, for most of us, be taken lightly. We are all trying to grow our herds, and bring new and exciting genetics into our pool, and doing so means significant spending up front.
In an effort to help, we offer the following options:

· Negotiable down payments.
· Paying the balance over twelve months, at ZERO interest.
. Finance the balance over 24 months @ 3%, 36 months @ 4%,
48 months.
· Cash buyers - 5% discount.

Contracts are always available for your review and we encourage you to do so.

FIBER ARTS

We are committed to the fiber arts, to explore the endless possibilities of all grades of alpaca fiber, to indulge in the creative processes as well as seek out the work of other fiber artists. For more on Fiber Arts, go to our website at www.alpacameadows.com.