SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009
C R ALPACAS, INC.
TENTH ANNUAL SPRING/SUMMER EVENT
Welcome future, new and seasoned alpaca breeders! We shall have 50+ alpacas on display at 10045 Bainbridge Road, Auburn Twp., Ohio 44023 for your viewing pleasure and education. Hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. FREE Seminars, on alpaca husbandry, Innovative "Pasture Vac" Demonstration, breeding, birthing (You may even see a birth or two), carding, felting & spinning demonstrations, Handcrafter's Spin-off and show fleece preparation, what is the AFCNA fiber Co-Op, what to do and how to join, treaty sales, informational vendors and more! Our full herd and several other small farms will have their alpacas on display for your inspection, for purchase and/or to schedule or plan your future breedings.
Great for the new alpaca owner or pre-purchase researchers.
(Lunch shall be provided on Saturday only for those who have registered before Thursday, June 5th,)
Due to this being an adult learning environment, and as a courtesy to the other attendees, we ask that you please do not bring your children to the event on Saturday, June 13th. However, you are welcome to return with your family on Sunday, June 14th from 12 noon until 4:00 pm for our "family farm tour" and our gift shop shall be open!
For more information or to
, please contact
Cheryl at 440-708-0689 or 440-543-6114 or email cpalmentera@gmail.com.
"WE SHALL SEE YOU THERE!"
C R ALPACAS, INC.
2009 SPRING/SUMMER SEMINAR ITINERARY
ALPACA HUSBANDRY
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Daily care & maintenance of fields, barn, fencing,
Pasture Vac demonstration, and more...
NEONATAL & MEDICAL STATION
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Daily care & maintenance of alpacas,
medical station setup, wormings, breeding, birthing
(if we are lucky, we may even see a birth) and more...
Based on the 2nd Edition Field Manual by Dr. Norm Evans, DVM
(A limited number of Dr. Norm Evan's Field Manual shall be available for purchase at cost)
BREAK FOR LUNCH
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch on your own
(McDonald's and other Restaurants close by)
Great Time to Browse in our Gift Shop!
FLEECE SKIRTING/PREPARATION
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Preparing for the fleece show, Spin-Off and for the fiber mill/co-op.
SPINNING, CARDING, FELTING, WEAVING
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
How to card, felt, spin your yarn and work on different types of looms
ALPACA HALTER TRAINING/ SHOWING
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Preparing yourself and your alpaca for the show ring.
VIEW FAVORITE ALPACAS/PRIVATE TREATY SALES & QUESTIONS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Private consultations and questions, purchases of alpacas on display or
Schedule a breeding appointment with owners of the herdsires on display, etc.
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