Alpaca information
For camelid Plasma: Kent Labs
Basic alpaca facts alpaca facts
Information on poisonous plants: Cornell University & CSU
OSU camelid site: Ohio State camelid information
For information on parasites: Ohio State parasite information
West Nile Virus http://www.icinfo.org/Pages/wnvreview.html
We use this weaning method from: gentle spirit llamas
For alpaca handling: Marty McGee Bennett
A great resource for alpaca and llama training http://www.gentlespiritllamas.com
The Alpaca Registry maintains a database of all the registered alpacas in North America. Every alpaca owned by Blue Moon Ranch is ARI registered.
We are members of AOBA (Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association)
For alpacas or alpaca information "down under" visit
Alpaca Fiber Resources
For fiber testing: Yocum McColl & Whittick
My favorite processor: Spinderella's creations Yarn, roving, they do great work with alpaca
We are members of the North American Fiber Coop www.AmericasAlpaca.com
An extensive list of processors fiber processors
Fiber processor in Ohio www.morningstarfiber.com specializes in Icelandic, alpaca and llama fibers
Other internet sites of interest
Where to stay when you visit Blue Moon Ranch? www.woodlandfarmhouseinn.com Sherri, the proprietor will take very good care of you.
One of my favorite alpaca sites is at www.alpaca-atlantic.com
A great site full of handspun hats http://www.handspunhats.com
My favorite panels and gates http://www.msaequipment.com
Charlene raises Icelandic sheep and also makes soap. www.darnitchars.com
My Garden is a website that aims to provide valuable information for all types of gardening both for Australian conditions and gardening around the world. http://www.mygarden.net.au
My family loves to give and receive gifts from the Heifer
Project. Read about them on this link.
Supply resources
Naturs Way ( For MSE)