The Investment

Every month, our farm is visited by people interested in getting started in the alpaca business, experienced breeders, new breeders, groups, schools and the curious.  We welcome everyone and every opportunity to educate people on alpacas.  However, the information that someone looking into alpacas as a business should have is very different from the curious visitor.  What an experienced breeder wants to know, differs from what a new breeder may want to know.  With six years in the business, we feel confident that we can help everyone and answer the questions that will help make a good decision for them personally.

Every Farm Is Different:  We encourage potential breeders to visit several alpaca farms.  Each visit will teach you something new.  Look at how each farm handles shelter, feed, animal care and even alpaca training. 

Create a business plan:  If you are seriously considering alpacas as a business, start with a solid business plan.  Consider every aspect of the business and raising alpacas.  Things to consider are; start up costs (barns, feeders, hay, feed, water delivery & fencing).  Consider the alpaca itself; are you going to raise Suri,  Huacaya or both?  Why would you choose one breed over the other?  For the record a solid business case can be made for either breed.  Based on your desired budget, consider what level you want to start at: The better the genetics of an alpaca the larger the investment.  If you wish to enter the business with a bang you are looking for top, proven genetics.  However, you can breed into top alpacas: buying more reasonable priced females and using outside breedings can bring needed quality and genetics to your farm.  Also consider how much of your time you want to invest in your new business.  Alpacas are easy and somewhat inexpensive to raise.  However, as you herd grows so does your time investment.  Be real about how long it will take to see a return on your initial investment.  You would be the minority if you can make money in your first year of operation. 

You need a marketing plan:  Do not make the mistake that if you buy alpacas, breed alpacas and offer alpacas for sale that you will sell alpacas.  We highly recommend that you educate yourself on marketing.  You can find resources and information, attend seminars and even buy books.  There are also companies that specialize in alpaca farm marketing.  Knowledge is power when it comes to marketing.  Every industry is different, so do not assume because you know how to market one product or service you can market alpacas without a solid plan.

Buyer Beware:  In our experience alpaca breeders are serious and truly vested in the success of new breeders.  But for the many, there are the few that will mislead and take advantage.  As with any purchase you make, be sure, be smart and be careful.  Choose a farm or breeder that is reputable.  Ethics are not a forgone conclusion, they are part of your due diligence.  Read every line of every agreement, do not get caught in a loop-hole that costs you money, time and grief. 

Alpacas are a great way of life.  The people, shows and animals themselves make it one of the best choices anyone can make.  From the serious investor to the casual hobby owner: The Alpaca Lifestyle is well worth the investment. 

  If you are considering the Alpaca business, we would like to be a resource for your success.  It has been our experience that Alpaca Investors and Breeders share information and teach one another.  We have had many people help us in our efforts and while we do not pretend to know it all, we do know whom we can ask.  Our goal is to be as informative and helpful to those we meet, as we have had others be to us.

Perhaps one of the most difficult things about this business is keeping in mind that this is a business.   As with any business we must sell in order to prosper and grow.   Since each of our Alpacas are like a part of our family, the prospect of selling any one is hard to imagine.  But the fact remains, this is a business.

If you are looking for Alpacas to add to your herd, we would love to show you the wonderful animals at Safe Haven.  Many of the females are currently bred and expecting.  We have crias and males that would make a wonderful addition to any farm.

If you would like information on specific animals call us or email us.

Boarding Alpacas is a great way for a new breeder or investor to get started with the business.  A new breeder can begin in the business and not have to have the facilities ready to go.  Allowing you the time to truly consider the environment you want to create for your alpacas.

Every alpaca at Safe Haven Farm is treated with love, caring and attention to its health and well being.  We consider our animals to be a part of the family and would welcome the opportunity to be a foster family for your alpaca or alpacas till you are ready to bring them home, to your own farm.  Our prices are normally below industry standards and we offer you billing options as well.  Once you see the facilities at Safe Haven, you will agree that any animal would be happy with a stay on our farm.

If you would like more information on boarding an alpaca, contact us at 860-455-0054 or drop us a note via email.  We will arrange a time when you can visit our farm and discuss your needs in detail.  Use the contact us link to your left for mail and email information.

 

 

 

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