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Alpaca Courses
Morden Hall Alpacas run two types of courses for alpaca owners or those interested in alpacas. Introductory courses are aimed at new breeders or people thinking of buying alpacas. We also run a new handling techniques and husbandry course.
Handling techniques and husbandry courses
This course provides information on:
- Handling your alpacas
- Training and leading you alpacas
- Toe trimming, administering injections and other husbandry tasks without causing stress to the animal (or the handler!)
Introductory courses
This is a basic course designed by Peter and Janet Garner to provide an overview of alpaca ownership.
We include information on:
- The alpaca enterprise in the UK
- Some financial aspects
- Selecting your alpacas
- Basic husbandry
- Handling and training your alpaca
- The value of your alpaca fleece
- Breeding alpacas
- The show ring
Birthing Course
New for 2010, this half day course is designed to cover some of the practical aspects of breeding alpacas. This is not a veterinary course but an opportunity for us to share some of our own experiences over 13 years of breeding alpacas covering approximately 250 births. The course will include some practical tips on mating, pregnancy, birthing and care of the newborn cria.
Price: £30 incl VAT.
When?
| Course | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Course | Saturday 13 March | 10am to 4pm |
| Introductory Course | Saturday 3 July | 10am to 4pm |
| Introductory Course | Saturday 2 October | 10am to 4pm |
| Birthing Course | Sunday 28 March | 9.30am to 1pm |
| Handling Course | Saturday 15 May | 9.30am to 1pm |
| Handling Course | Saturday 24 July | 9.30am to 1pm |
Where?
Morden Hall, Guilden Morden, Royston, Hertfordshire. We are located on the border between Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, about 10 minutes from the A505 that links Baldock and Royston - see how to find us.
Why?
At Morden Hall Alpacas we believe in the welfare of our alpacas and in the future of the UK alpaca enterprise. What experience we have gained in the last ten years we are pleased to share with others.
How much?
We make just a nominal charge to cover our costs in running these courses.
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| Introductory Course | £60 |
| Handling Course | £30 |
| Birthing Course | £30 |
How do I book?
Call us on 01763 853197 or fill out our contact form.