Alpaca Publications

Helpful Publications from Cloud Dancer Alpacas

The following publications are available for sale through Cloud Dancer Alpacas. To order, click here to view and print the order form. Please send the completed order form along with a check made out to Cloud Dancer Alpacas for the total amount plus shipping and handling. There is no charge for the complimentary items!
  • Complimentary article "Getting Started in the Alpaca Industry" by Deb Hill and Don Sanfilippo. Covers basic considerations for those interested in alpacas as a business, updated annually to reflect industry trends.
  • Complimentary color brochure "Meet the Alpacas" from AOBA. This tri-fold piece contains FAQs and includes cute photos of alpacas plus industry contact info.
  • Taking Care of Business by Deb Hill. This handy business reference book covers all aspects of raising alpacas for profit, including buying and selling tips, pricing, contracts, business plans and how to find and keep customers. Sixteen topics are presented in spiral bound format; 68 pages. $20 + $4 s/h
  • Taking Care of MORE Business by Deb Hill. This is the sequel to the first business book (above) and is focused specifically on selling. The book covers what you need to know to sell alpacas and alpaca products, and for achieving a profitable alpaca business. Over 70 pages in a spiral bound format. $20 + $4 s/h
  • Alpaca: from fiber to fashion. Beautifully produced color booklet from AOBA that covers the history, uses and characteristics of alpaca fiber, with color photos, charts and graphs. $4 + $2 s/h
  • Caring for Llamas and Alpacas: A Health Management Guide by Clare Hoffman, DVM and Ingrid Asmus. Spiral bound 178 page book will answer all your questions for basic health care, including how to give injections, how to trim toenails, restraint ideas, parasite control and more. A wonderful overview, this also makes a great gift for your alpaca buyers! $27.95 + $4 s/h
  • Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care by Bradford B. Smith, DVM, Karen I. Timm, DVM and Patrick O. Long, DVM. The "must have" barn bible for alpaca birthing, this 112 page spiral bound book covers care of the pregnant dam, preparing for birth, stages of labor, how to spot a dystocia (problem birth), and care of the newborn. $28.95 + $4 s/h
  • Spinning Llama and Alpaca by Chris Switzer, noted fiber artist. Covers working with camelid fiber, including dyeing and storing fiber. Spinning instructions are suitable for the new or intermediate spinner. Also included are project instructions for knitted or woven hats, scarves and headbands. $14 + $3 s/h
  • Alpacas Educational Activity Book published by AOBA. Includes coloring, puzzles and mazes, crafts and cooking for young children. $3.95 + $2 s/h

To order any of the above publications, please click here for the order form