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Author:   Rebecca Gill
Publisher:   Globe Pequot Press
Imprint:   The Lyons Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.712kg
ISBN:  

9781493092277

ISBN 10:   1493092278
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   03 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Raising Alpacas for Fun, Love, and Profit Chapter 1: Is the Alpaca Lifestyle Right for You and Your Farm? Chapter 2: Top Considerations and Decision Points Chapter 3: Steps for Starting an Alpaca Business Chapter 4: Visiting Farms and Finding a Mentor Chapter 5: Creating the Ideal Farm Setup and Infrastructure Chapter 6: The Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing a Starter Alpaca Herd Chapter 7: Understanding and Influencing Alpaca Behavior Chapter 8: Taking Care of Medical Issues and Herd Health Chapter 9: Diving into Fiber Characteristics and Color Genotyping Chapter 10: Options and Techniques for Breeding Alpacas Chapter 11: Delivering Healthy and Happy Cria Chapter 12: What to Know about Alpaca Shearing Chapter 13: Maximize Your Profits from Fiber Chapter 14: Setting Up a Farm Store and Agritourism Chapter 15: Involving the Youth Chapter 16: Selling Alpacas Chapter 17: Marketing Your Farm in a Digital World Afterword Suggested Resources Index

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Rebecca Gill is an alpaca farmer who lives just outside of Traverse City, Michigan. In 2018, she and her husband, Jason, left the suburban life of metro Detroit, sold everything they owned, and moved north to start an alpaca farm. After buying their first set of alpacas, the duo (and their son, Hunter) fell in love with this magical animal and fully jumped into the alpaca industry. Cotton Creek Farms is now an active alpaca farm that offers breedings, alpacas for sale and interactive tours; manufactures and sells alpaca goods through their online and on-site farm store; offers color genotype consulting; and provides education and mentoring to new farms and those interested in raising alpacas. Rebecca and Jason serve on association boards, participate in internal association committees, and provide education through industry shows and webinars.

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