Next AGM
The date of our AGM meeting via Zoom will be on Thursday 8th April 2021 at 7pm.
All members will be sent the link before hand, please contact Deborah if you do not receive one.
Our current Chairman Janet Brown and treasurer Sandra Samerson are stepping down after several years great service to the group. They are very happy to help out and handover to any of our members who would consider taking on one these roles, so please if you would like to see the group continue and grow and have a little spare time get in touch with Deborah, Janet, Sandra or Jacki.
2021 Shows
We are really hoping we can run the Halter Show and or Fleece Show this Autumn 2021
It will all of course all depend on government guidelines so we will let you know if and when we feel we can make plans to put on the shows
In the meantime we are running a “lockdown alpaca” photo competition with prizes so send Deborah or Jacki your best pictures before Easter on the subject and we will have an independent judge pick a winner and runner up to be announced at the AGM
Yorkshire Alpaca Group Show 2019
The last YAG Annual show was held on 26th October at York Auction Centre. Below are a few pictures from the event.
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About Alpacas
Husbandry & Welfare
Alpacas need shelter from the elements, shearing annually in late spring or early summer, a low protein high mineral diet, toes trimming every couple of months and checking at least once a day. Alpacas are easy to halter train once weaned.
Fibre & Products
Alpacas were bred by the Inca’s of Peru for their wonderfully soft and warm fibre. This cashmere-like fleece was once reserved for Incan royalty and is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers everywhere.
The Breeder’s Year
Wean Cria at 6 months old and insert microchips. Register them with the BAS. When conducting monthly checks on your alpacas, as part of the body score look for jaw abscesses and any evidence of mites.
Alpaca Shows
If you are interested in buying alpacas as pets or indeed as a business, there are shows held UK wide to attend for the alpaca experience.
Alpaca Trekking
Alpaca trekking is great way to experience the outdoors, whilst also enjoying some chill time with these fantastic animals.
Latest News
2021 AGM Via Zoom
The date of our AGM meeting via Zoom will be on Thursday 8th April 2021 at 7pm. All members will be sent the link before hand, please contact Deborah if you do not receive one. Our current Chairman Janet Brown and treasurer Sandra Samerson are stepping down after...
Yorkshire Alpaca Group Show 2020
Members are planning to hold the Yorkshire Alpaca Group Show this year on Saturday 24th October if we are permitted, with the venue to be confirmed To be judged by Barbara Hetherington of Beck Brow Alpacas We are also holding our first fleece show to be judged on...
YAG 2020 AGM
Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 18 April 2020 at 12.30 pm Upstairs at Wetherby Town Hall Please attend if at all possible and send points for discussion to our chairman Janet Brown janet.brown33@nhs.net for inclusion on the agenda Subs. for the year can...