JustHatched 12,103 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 As many of you know Rose and I own and operate a flower shop, she has had it for 19? years -1 due to the fire a year and half ago. Anyways, on top of that we are going in the ranching business, Alpaca's to be exact. We have 3 animals coming next weekend to be followed by 20 or so more by mid summer 2018. We are going to be doing the genetics side of the business and being specific in which DNA sequences get bred together to have "Elite" animals to sell. Should be interesting... 8 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge 7,248 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Fuckin HillJack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel 5,180 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Will you be racing them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,838 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 What do they do, or how do you profit from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_95973 4,380 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 XDBX retreat at your farm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 11:22 AM, Lann said: What do they do, or how do you profit from it? Profit is made 2 ways, first is by breeding show animals with other show animals to get better animals, take them to shows and win ribbons, the more first place ribbons the more they are worth. Some show animals can fetch $100k, average is 20k per animal though. The other way is off the fleece, they are sheared like sheep, but the fleece is worth more due to it being softer and warmer, a good fleece can fetch up to $500. I have been told they are edible animals as well, I doubt we will try that and for sure if we ever breed and 100,000 dollar animal that we would eat it. On 10/30/2017 at 12:02 PM, pete_95973 said: XDBX retreat at your farm?? Come on, i'll fire up the grill. Everyone is welcome at my place anytime 3 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmurko 7,622 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Make sure you wear protective gear, I believe they're known to spit a lot when agitated: Or is that llamas only? So alpaca steaks at Hatch's place, we all get a complementary fleece jacket as well. Edited November 11, 2017 by zmurko Quote S U N D A Y R A C I N G L E A G U E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 10 hours ago, Hatch said: Profit is made 2 ways, first is by breeding show animals with other show animals to get better animals, take them to shows and win ribbons, the more first place ribbons the more they are worth. Some show animals can fetch $100k If you manage to sell one for 100k, it's definitely barbecues at your place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zztop911 1,609 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I thought reading alpacas was passe. Quote I only grow in living soil! Because Fat Buds Matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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