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23.01.2022 Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? We have a range of alpaca merchandise available - locally produced yarn in a range of natural and hand-dyed colours, handmade scarves and lots of other options. Message our Merchandise team to order.

23.01.2022 Do you have some alpacas that you overlooked registering? Now would be a good time to register them. The eAlpaca system makes it easy to manage your herd - login via the AAA website.

22.01.2022 Don’t forget about the Open Farm Days coming up - Wahgungurry Alpacas at Lower Southgate are open this Sunday for Mother’s Day, and Green Gully Alpacas at Kentucky will be open on the weekend of 22 & 23 May.

22.01.2022 Are you looking for some colourful yarn for your next project? The SQNNSW Region has a variety of 100% alpaca yarn available - all dyed by our members. 100g skeins $25 each. Post any where in Australia - postage, handling and packaging $10. Beautiful product that is a delight to use. Email [email protected] with your order.

22.01.2022 Have you been keeping an eye out as you are shearing for those special fleeces to enter in the 2020 AAA National Fleece Challenge? Don’t forget to look at the fleeces you kept from last years shearing to show in 2020 - they are eligible too! This will be a fantastic opportunity to gain feedback on your fleeces and your breeding program - remember, every exhibit at a fleece show receives a scorecard with valuable feedback on the key attributes of the fleece.

22.01.2022 Are you ready for Glen Innes New England Alpaca Show this weekend?

21.01.2022 There are two breeds of alpacas - huacaya and suri. Members of the South Queensland and Northern NSW region of the Australian Alpaca Association breed both types. Can you tell the difference?

21.01.2022 Another webinar opportunity. The AAA have been great at creating and promoting these learning opportunities.

21.01.2022 Fathers Day is not too far away! Keep Dad’s feet warm with some alpaca socks - there is a range of colours available. $22/pair (GST included), $10 postage & handling. Email your order to the region - [email protected], and putMerchandise in the subject line.

20.01.2022 If you are interested in attending this webinar, tickets are still available.

19.01.2022 Would you like to know more about owning alpacas? Follow the link on our website to request a Free Information Kit. https://qldnsw.alpaca.asn.au/contact-us/

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our SQNNSW committee for the coming year. President - Pauline Glasser Vice President - Krystle Lindsay Treasurer - Judy Barlow... Secretary - Geoff McGahey Commitee - Donna Crone - Julie Hockings - Michelle Malt - Cathy Reid Another two members (Lehanne Robinson and Stephen Rowley) will assist the committee in the merchandise and technology portfolio. Thank you to the members who joined our Zoom ARM. We look forward to meeting in person again soon!

17.01.2022 As many in our region start shearing, keep a lookout for the fleeces you may want to enter into the AAA Fleece Challenge.

17.01.2022 1st Market Day in a long time at Beaudesert. Beautiful soft alpaca products what more can you ask for. Have a lovely Saturday everyone.

17.01.2022 The change in seasons or weather conditions can affect pasture, so it's important to monitor your herd regularly to identify any changes in their body condition.

16.01.2022 Shearing is the perfect opportunity to check that your alpacas are registered under the correct colour - it’s easy to update your herd records using eAlpaca.

16.01.2022 Winter is here, time for some winter woollies. Beanies, gloves, scarves & some beautiful knee & throw rugs. All set at the Beaudesert Markets.

16.01.2022 Did you know that alpacas have a padded foot? Each has two toenails, which require trimming (frequency is dependent on the type of land the alpacas are kept on). This padded foot is gentle on pasture - alpacas are an environmentally friendly livestock choice.

16.01.2022 Want to know more about plants? Here’s a bargain on an informative book for those who are interested.

15.01.2022 With the hot weather drying out pasture, if you need to supplement feed your alpacas, remember they need a certain amount of dry feed to maintain body condition. Checking their Body Condition Score (BCS) regularly will help you work out if you need to increase supplementary feed.

15.01.2022 Alpacas have a soft padded foot, with two toenails on each foot. Toenails require trimming periodically to prevent them curling and causing discomfort when the alpaca walks. This can be done using footrot shears (pictured), or straight-edge secateurs. Do not trim shorter than the pad of the foot.

14.01.2022 Shearing time is when many producers administer injections - this is a great visual reminder of the need to change needles for each animal.

14.01.2022 Entries for the Glen Innes New England Alpaca Show are open in eAlpaca and close on Friday 21 May. Fleece judging on Saturday 12 June - fleeces to be delivered by 21 May; halter judging on Sunday 13 June. Refer to Schedule on eAlpaca for full details.

14.01.2022 Did you know there are two different types of alpaca?

13.01.2022 Alpaca display at Marburg Show today.

12.01.2022 Alpacas are shorn once a year, yielding several kilos of precious fleece with every trim. Across the SQNNSW region shearing is usually completed between late August and November, so the animals are not carrying heavy fleece into the summer months.

11.01.2022 Our Karrabin workshop is fully booked! If you are in Queensland and interested in attending an Introduction to Alpacas Workshop, there will be another workshop held at Veresdale in October.

11.01.2022 Thinking about Christmas gifts? We have a range of alpaca merchandise available - locally produced yarn in a range of natural and hand-dyed colours, handmade scarves and lots of other options. Message our Merchandise team to order.

10.01.2022 Are you interested in finding out more about alpacas? Contact us for a FREE information kit.

08.01.2022 The fleece team are on the ground and everything is ready to go.

07.01.2022 Keep yourself, your shearer and your helpers safe during shearing - check out the CovidSafe guidelines prepared by the AAA for the 2020 shearing season.

06.01.2022 Alpaca awareness Day at Wahgungurry

06.01.2022 If any members from our region are interested, get in touch with our CEO, Amanda at the AAA Office.

06.01.2022 If you are showing or visiting at Glen Innes New England Alpaca Show next Sunday, remember to wear a Touch of Tartan as a nod to our host town. The Halter Show will be held on Sunday 13 June, with Judging set to start following the Exhibitors meeting at 8am.

06.01.2022 There are excellent resources available to AAA members, in addition to the support and information provided by the local region.

06.01.2022 One of our very creative members, Julianne Small from Jatz Pacas has felted these beautiful pot plant holders. What a fabulous Christmas present these would make!

05.01.2022 Nominations for the SQNNSW Regional Committee are open - contact the Secretary for a nomination form, or follow the link in the Preliminary Notice of Meeting emailed to members of the SQNNSW Region. Completed forms must be returned to the Secretary no later than 19 October 2020.

05.01.2022 A reminder that warmer weather means that ticks, snakes and parasites will begin to emerge. Your local vet is the best source of information about conditions in your area, and for treatment in the case of paralysis tick or snake bite. There is a list of vets who have experience treating alpacas on the SQNNSW website - qldnsw.alpacas.asn.au Keeping an eye on your herd to identify any unusual behaviour is important so that treatment can be arranged quickly if needed.

04.01.2022 Recently arrived - 30% Suri, 70% Huacaya Yarn, $33 per 100g skein. Fleece grown in SQNNSW Region, processed in NSW. Postage and handling $10. Perfect for your next crochet or knit project using your favourite pattern, this yarn is a delight to work with and is simply beautiful, with a soft buttery handle.... Email [email protected] to order (use Merchandise in the subject line).

03.01.2022 Be on the alert for weeds in your paddocks.

01.01.2022 The 2020 Fleece Challenge is a great opportunity to have your fleeces judged and receive feedback on your breeding program. Remember you don’t get anything for fleece stored in your shed - there are various options available to sell your fleece or have it processed. Make some enquiries and decide what is best for you.