Stargazer Ranch
is located in
Loveland, CO

 

Cynthia Fronk - John Heise

970-635-2322
info@Alpaca.Net

Only ARI Registered Alpacas are bred at Stargazer Ranch

 

What you need to know to make good decisions.

"Weekend on the Ranch"
July 12 & 13, 2008.


An educational event designed those considering raising alpacas as well as for new and existing breeders.

Can raising alpacas be profitable? Wondering how to get started? Wouldn't recognize a "Good Deal"? Already have alpacas but still need to develop a "Results Oriented" breeding program or business plan? Show ring results a mystery?

If questions like this are keeping you from making decisions, then you may want to consider joining us for the weekend. Learn what 10 years of experience has taught us in managing our herd growth from 5 to 50 alpacas. Discover methods to achieve success in sales and show. Identify how you can avoid many of the common mistakes and misconceptions of new and existing breeders.

Join us for a great weekend that's all about alpacas!
8:00am  -  4:00pm

Registration required
Different topics each day.

Class size will be limited to less than 10 farms. Providing ample time for interactive sessions and hands on demonstrations.
Weekend Fee $100.00;
(2nd person from same farm, half price)
Materials, beverages, snacks and lunch will be provided.  
Receive a full value voucher to go towards breeding fees, an alpaca purchase or alpaca clips in our store.

 
Click here to RSVP
or call 970-635-2322 for more information
Click here to print flyer

 
One attendee
$100.00

Two attendees from same farm
$150.00

 

 

Equip yourself with tools to succeed.
Whether it's your first alpaca, or you're adding to an existing herd, selecting the RIGHT animal is critical to the success of your farm.

  • But what is the "Right One"?
  • What Selection Criteria should you be using?
  • What questions should you ask?...and require an answer for!

Facility and pasture set-up will reflect the ease of your daily routine and bottom line.

  • Useful equipment and facility materials.
  • Facilities needed and pasture requirements.

Husbandry......Caring for your herd.
This is not a discipline you want to learn "The Old Fashion Way".

  • Care and management, feed and nutrition.
  • Reference and educational resources.
  • Tools to help with your research and recordkeeping.

If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you have arrived?
Setting goals for your finances and your breeding program.

  • Setting realistic goals in your business plans.
  • Understanding how genetics will help you to succeed.
  • Breeding for prepotency and elite style fleeces.
  • Evaluating fleece and conformation.

Somewhere in your business plan you'll need to create revenue. Planning ahead and positioning yourself in the industry will assure your success.

  • Participation in local and national alpaca organizations.
  • Volunteering at alpaca events.
  • Alpaca shows and auctions.
  • Marketing and Sales.

Financial aspects of livestock ownership and benefits to postponing income tax.

  • Why we consider alpacas to be like an IRA.
  • How Section 179 can pay for your alpacas.
  • What type of insurance is available to help protect your investment.

Cindy Fronk is a nationally recognized speaker at many alpaca events and shows including AOBA Nationals and Fiber to Fashion. Cindy handles the day to day husbandry and breeding activities.

John Heise is a Colorado licensed real-estate broker and general contractor. He handles the showing, business matters, marketing and facilities set-up.

2007 Year End Newsletter



 

Our FARM STORE stocks a full supply of alpaca yarns, rovings, and raw fleece or wool produced by our "hard working" alpacas. 
Your Choice Tahina or her Champion sister Nutmeg Blue Ribbon Augusto son, Caligula and Hemingway G-son

Royal Gold breeding for another Rocket of only 14 micron

Ready to be shorn

Blanket clip after shearing

It takes a lot of time to feed this way

Raising alpacas is more than just a business

The New Kids on the Block

Stargazer Ranch ...in the front range altiplano of Colorado

 

Alpaca Store Items

Fleece and Yarn Stock:
Skirted raw fiber, pencil and bat rovings and yarns in many different weights and color .We carry both Suri and Huacaya fiber and try to keep as many colors in stock as possible.

   

Handmade Felted Hats, Slippers, Vests and Pillows
available in a variety of shapes and colors.

   

Handmade Soaps, Lotions, and our special Alpaca Healing Potion.
Made with all natural ingredients.