Deborah L VassarHow Many Shades of Gray?In another post, basic alpaca fleece color genetics were discussed. Like many traits, fleece color is controlled by more than one gene in…Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Deborah L VassarWhy do alpaca prices vary so much?A frustration of potential alpaca owners is the variance in sale prices. It’s key to know what you want, as an alpaca’s sale price is not…Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Deborah L VassarWhich alpaca should I buy?A common question asked by farm visitors is ‘Which alpaca should I buy?’ They seem so disappointed when I tell them I truly can’t answer…Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Deborah L VassarBusiness Dinner PlansAs alpaca owners we are often business owners. And as business owners we are expected to have a business plan. However, writing a business…Dec 29, 2016Dec 29, 2016
Deborah L VassarWhat Happens at an Alpaca Show?Spending over nine years in the alpaca industry, I was often asked this question.Dec 28, 2016Dec 28, 2016
Deborah L VassarBasic Alpaca Color GeneticsAlpacas come in a wide range of colors. The natural color of their fleece is one of its key selling points in the US cottage market. With…Dec 26, 2016Dec 26, 2016