When you purchase a female alpaca at Northwest Alpacas, we will give you the opportunity to purchase half price breedings to our Studmaster Males. This gives you a head start and the opportunity to access our Studmaster Males. Beyond that we are happy to consult with our clients on the breeding choices they need to make in the future.

In general, we are available to answer questions, such as: Are we very familiar with the better sires in the industry? Do we understand their genetic tendencies and can we make recommendations? The decision as to what herd-sire to use is one of the most critical choices that you make as a breeder. We also understand how to breed for color and other specific traits. We are only a phone call away when it comes time to make your herdsire selection.

We can also offer ideas as to which mating plan best suits your herd. There are five classic livestock mating plans: 1) random mating, 2) like-to-like based on phenotype, 3) like-to-like based on pedigree, 4) unlike-to-unlike based on phenotype, and 5) unlike-to-unlike based on pedigree. For a thorough discussion of these plans read Alpacas: Synthesis of a Miracle. We understand the pluses and minuses of each of these systems and will be pleased to share our views as to which system is appropriate for you.

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