We are breeders and we are
brokers. We are able to sell you a cute little cria, possessing
our own elite bloodlines, straight from our farm, or we can find any specific animal, or type of animal, that you may
want from any of the over-280 farms, ranches, and breeders, we deal with in North America.
It takes years
to build the confidence and trust that successful brokering demands, but we enjoy these priviledges with our network of cooperating
breeders, and that is why we can easily buy an animal for you at no additional cost to you.
Even though we
work for you, the buyer does not pay the broker - the seller pays the broker!
Our services include:
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Purchasing Animals - from
us or from other breeders - tell us the type, color, and bloodlines you are interested in and let us be your broker. Or tell us how much you would like to spend and we'll
make recommendations to you. We'll put our knowledge and experience to work for you and there is no additional cost or
obligation to you.
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Upgrading - breeding with champion herdsires - we advise, search, and negotiate breeding fees for you at no additional charge to you
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Registration - All animals purchased from us will be ARI registered as well as DNA tested,
analyzed, and certified for your protection and peace of mind. Microchips can be implanted in cria, if requested.
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Sale of Fiber - (with micron count and analysis) We'll advise you on the current fiber market
in your area.
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Nutrition - with recommendations as to additives/supplements as well as types and quantities
of hay, according to the nutritional quality and type of forage in your pastures.
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Tax Advice - including the many special tax advantages that apply to raising alpacas.
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Writing for Grants/Loans - Grants are usually available for existing businesses wishing to
expand or grow. As a client, we’ll help you prepare a business plan and financial projections.
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No pregnancy, No fee - We offer a live birth guarantee on all breedings at our farm.
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Financing - We offer easy payment terms for those who wish
on all animals bred at Tall Pines Farm, with up to 24 months for full payment in many cases.
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Free agistment - (boarding) with purchase of any Classic Alpacas
animal.
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We'll also look after your alpacas for you, with short-term or long-term boarding rates available.
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To Show or Not to Show - Why, where, how often? We'll give you the pros and cons of showing
alpacas. We will also advise you on the best way to prepare and show your alpacas, should you wish to do so.
Fiber is what it is all about
Excellent conformation
is essential for an alpaca to become a champion or a valuable animal at stud, but ultra-fine fiber makes a good alpaca into
a truly great one. Top class conformation comes from great bloodlines and fine genes. The finest fiber is also passed down
in the DNA, but careful and knowledgeable nutrition and diet will greatly improve most fiber, and selective breeding will
also improve the quality and quantity of the fiber of future offspring considerably.
Alpaca fiber is the finest and strongest natural fiber. It is 5 times
warmer than wool, comes in 22 natural colors, is the strongest natural fiber, and yet is finer and softer than the finest
angora, mohair, or cashmere.
The aim is to start
with a heavy fleece of dense fiber with good coverage and improve it with each successive breeding. Hence the term ‘up-breeding’.
Luster, or sheen, adds a dimension, as does Lock (its cleanliness and appearance). Crimp, or waviness, indicates
greater length. Handle (how it feels) and Strength (its general health) also play an important part. Color is less important and Micron
Counts are important to most, but not all,
fiber buyers.
