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Santa Visits Oneonta with Alpacas by The Daily Star
Santa came to Oneonta, New York this weekend, and what a beautiful weekend it was. HaSu Ranch Alpacas was pleased to be part of the festivities. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
Santa Visits Oneonta with Alpacas by The Daily Star
The Oneonta, New York Holiday Parade was just beautiful this year. HaSu Ranch Alpacas was pleased to share in the festivities. See complete coverage in The Daily Star cover article.
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Sabatini's Little Italy Villa by
Sabatini's offers a cozy atmosphere. All rooms are equipped with a hair dryer, 25" TV, computer modem jacks, and a coffee maker. Sabatini's Little Italy Restaurant serves up Italian-American dishes and homemade Sangria from their quaint bar.
Selecting Your Future by Selecting a Herdsire by Linda Long, Susan Muther and Hazen Reed
The quickest, most efficient way to improve your herd is to select a herdsire that furthers the goals of your breeding program. First you need to define those goals but then how do you choose a herdsire? What do you look for? Where do you look? Take the time to make the best choice you can for the future of your herd. You won't regret it.
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Shepherd's Creek Alpacas by
We've had the pleasure of boarding/breeding and purchasing alpacas from HaSu Ranch Alpacas. As new breeders/owners, we found Susan to be a wonderful mentor and caregiver to our animals. We simply couldn't have asked for more!
Barb Bubacz
Marc Sodums
Shepherd's Creek Alpacas
Some Views on Evaluating Suri Fiber by Mike Safley
Definitive information about suri alpacas and their fiber is almost as rare as the suri alpaca themselves. With this in mind, I was able to interview the leading Peruvian fiber experts on suris.
Super 8 Motel by
The Super 8 Motel of Oneonta is an affordable option that is nearby several restaurants, a cinema, shopping mall, bowling alley, skating rink, and the Soccer Hall of Fame. It is 30 miles from Howe Caverns and 25 miles from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Supplemental Alpaca Feed by
In most cases, the nutritional makeup of your hay will be lacking the recommended levels of vitamins and minerals needed to maintain a healthy herd. It is also possible that your hay does not have the requisite minimum level of protein.
To remedy this, you can give your herd a supplemental feeding of grain.
Suris in Winter-- dispelling a myth by Oona Porter
There is a commonly held myth that suris can't endure the cold winters of the northern parts of the U.S and Canada. This article addresses the inaccuracy of this myth via interviews with industry specialists and breeders. In the words of the camelid veterinarian Dr. Dave Anderson, "Saying suris can not live in Canada is like saying huacayas can not live in the USA. Obviously not true as huacayas are thriving in the USA and many suris thrive in Canada."
Syringes & Needles by
You will need to have a variety of syringes and needles on hand to administer the various injectable medicines.
Shear Success by Susan Muther, Linda Long and Hazen Reed
One of the most important days of an alpaca breeder's year is shearing day when the precious fiber is harvested. It is also the opportunity to measure whether the new generation of alpacas is producing better fiber than the generation before. A well organized shearing day should be a part of every well organized breeding program. We at HaSu Ranch want to help you make the most out of your shearing experience. Here are some tried and true tips that have worked for us.
Successful Winter Photography -- Freezing Perfect Moments by Susan Muther
Some of the most unique photo opportunities exist during the winter months. Shimmering, frozen landscapes, early morning fogs, glistening icicles, powdery sprays of snow, and moody, evocative gray days greet you at every turn. But despite these superbly photogenic moments, most people believe that their winter photos will be less than desirable. This article will outline some tips and tricks to overcome the difficulties and leave you with great marketing photos.
Suri & Huacaya Starter Package | 2 Bred Females, 1 Herdsire and 1 Junior Herdsire by
6 for 1 Package:
This package is designed to get new breeders up and running with little to no additional breeding expenses for the first 3-5 years.
And with the inclusion of two breeding male, it provides a revenue
stream that doesn't deplete the size of your herd. While you take the
time to build your herd you can still bring in income from the sale of
breedings to the handsome males included in this offering. But that's
just some of the stellar details in this package. The 2 bred
dams represent excellent bloodlines. The suri female, Ronda, is a
proven producer of champion cria and has been a cornerstone of our
award winning program. And the huacaya female, Liani, is one of the
last daughters of now deceased, legendary El Toro. Additionally,
they come with free rebreedings, and their 2nd rebreeding is
offered at 50% of the list price of any HaSu herdsire. The alpacas in
this package all carry prestigious pedigrees including proven, highly
successful bloodlines. You can't go wrong here.
Learn more about Ronda, the 1st dam in this package
Learn more about Liani, the 2nd dam in this package
Learn more about Tal-Go, the 1st herdsire in package
Learn more about Shemeneto, the 2nd herdsire in package
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