Small Farms Excursion

Question 1

Name of the farm:

Answer 1

Tanglin Lodge Alpacas

Question 2

List the animal breeds used at the farm:

Answer 2

huacaya alpaca

Question 3

List the major products of the enterprise

Answer 3

fibre/wool and meat

Question 4

List some of the management operations:

Answer 4

shearing: one animal every 5 mins, once a year in October/November before summer
hoof trimming: 5-10 mins depending on animal, done 4 times a year
castration

Question 5

List a major pest or disease:

Answer 5

worms: orally (drenching), needles, 4 times a year (worm medication) and to check if alpaca has worms and see what colour it is

Question 6

How does the farm operate sustainably:

Answer 6

environmental: they maintain the native vegetation & pasture + minimal chemical usage but instead using manual removal of weeds
economic: becoming a tourist site and being part of a cooperation

Question 7

List the main pasture species:

Answer 7

pas palun, buffalo and kikuyu
rye grass is not used as toxins can build up

Question 8

List the main weeds:

Answer 8

deadly nightshade: one leaf is deadly to humans
fireweed: hardens kidney & liver
lantana: distorts alpacas face if eaten
farmer’s friend

Question 9

Outline a Work Health and Safety issue:

Answer 9

alpacas have a strong kick so they may break the shearer’s rib while shearing