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We have used the following books listed and
recommend them as excellent reference material on alpacas.
We have found some of these books to be a necessity around the farm.

"This book is a guide to llama health care practices, first aid procedures, and general management.  It was designed to help you distinguish between situations that need to be watched for a while or that you can treat, versus cases that need immediate veterinarian attention.  It is not meant to replace the veterinarian, but rather to alert you as to when you need veterinary assistance."  Highly recommended to new alpaca owners.

"... is the only comprehensive veterinary medicine text on South American camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos).  It covers camelid biology, toxicology, diseases, congenital and hereditary conditions, and neonatal development, as well as management, nutrition, and care and handling..."  An excellent reference book for llama and alpaca owners as well as veterinarians.

"This is a book about training, and handling alpacas and llamas..."  An extremely helpful book for anyone wanting to know more about alpaca behavior.  After reading this book maintenance care is so much easier to do.

"The birth and care of the neonatal llama and alpaca is one of the most exciting (and sometimes harrowing) experiences faced by new camelid owners.  The objective of this book is to help you through this period by giving you some idea of what to expect and what your role should be in the process..."  A must for every alpaca owner.

If you are new to spinning this is the best book to guide you as you learn.  Chapters include Using the Hand Spindle, Spinning Wheels, Spinning on the Wheel, Fiber Preparations, Drafting and Spinning Techniques, Plying, and Finishing, and much more.