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Mar 20, 2010, Photon Accelerator

He looks like he is as fast as light

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Mar 20, 2010, Solar Flair

His face looks so radiant in the sun, and he looks so exquisite. What about Solar Flair which is a pun on solar flare

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Mar 20, 2010, Prince Amadeus

This name combines the royal title for the dad and granddad, and Amadeus

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Mar 20, 2010, Amadeo Avogadro

Amadeo Avogadro is the person who determined a really big constant in the ideal gas law (for all those chemists and physicist!). This number is approximately

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Mar 20, 2010, Cria Names

We need help with cria names for our new cria!

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Mar 17, 2010, Alpaca Farms in Ohio

There are so many alpaca farms in Ohio. So, how do you decide which alpaca farm to purchase alpacas from?

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Mar 17, 2010, Alpacas for Sale in Ohio

So, where do you find alpacas for sale in Ohio?

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Mar 9, 2010, Alpaca Risks

Alpaca owners should minimize alpaca risks in their alpaca business.

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Mar 9, 2010, Farm Loans

Farm loans are necessary if you need start-up capital for your alpaca farm.

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Mar 8, 2010, Search

Search for anything about alpacas at the Sweet Creations Alpaca Farm website!

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Mar 7, 2010, Alpaca Prices

Alpaca prices depend on alpaca features and market forces.

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Mar 1, 2010, Alpaca Visit

An alpaca visit is a wonderful way to learn more about alpaca care and alpaca farming.

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Mar 1, 2010, Alpaca Uses

Alpaca uses are quite varied depending on your needs.

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Feb 28, 2010, Alpaca Spit

Alpaca spit is fermented stomach contents spewed at an opponent due to extreme displeasure. Yuck!

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Feb 26, 2010, Profit Motive

Legitimate businesses must prove profit motive if they do not show profit in 3 of 5 years.

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Feb 26, 2010, Hobby Farms

Hobby farms are maintained exclusively for personal pleasure without expectation of significant profit.

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Feb 24, 2010, Body Condition Score

The body condition score (BCS) tells you whether your alpaca is fat, thin, or just right

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Feb 23, 2010, Alpaca Names

Perfect alpaca names require creativity and imagination.

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Feb 19, 2010, Alpaca Magazine

An alpaca magazine can provide you with valuable alpaca information, and it is entertaining to look at all those cute alpaca photos!

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Feb 17, 2010, Alpaca Sounds

Cows moo, pigs oink, sheep baa, cats meow, and dogs bark, but what are the alpaca sounds?

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Feb 17, 2010, Alpaca Facts

Alpaca facts are so interesting!

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Feb 16, 2010, Eco-Friendly

Alpacas are not only fantastically friendly, but they are exceedingly eco-friendly, too!

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Feb 15, 2010, Heat Stress

Alpacas can easily develop heat stress since they wear thick fur coats! Prevention is the key.

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Feb 14, 2010, Ruminants

Ruminants and pseudoruminants are mammals that chew their cud over and over again.

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Feb 12, 2010, Clean Meat

I am thrilled that alpacas do not have clean meat, and that they are unclean animals!

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Feb 12, 2010, Exotic Animals

Exotic animals, livestock or pets? Does it really matter? Yes, it does according to the legal system, the insurance industry, and the IRS!

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Feb 11, 2010, Alpaca Research Foundation

The Alpaca Research Foundation (ARF) supports scientific research for the alpaca industry.

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Feb 10, 2010, Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America

This alpaca fiber cooperative is a vital component of the future of the alpaca industry.

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Feb 9, 2010, OABA

OABA is an affiliate of AOBA for Ohio Alpaca Breeders

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Feb 9, 2010, ALSA

ALSA provides alpaca shows for the alpaca industry.

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Feb 8, 2010, AOBA

AOBA is the national organization for the alpaca industry.

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Feb 6, 2010, Alpaca Registry

The Alpaca Registry, Inc (ARI) maintains a searchable database for United States alpacas.

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Feb 4, 2010, Alpaca Manure

Alpaca beans, alpaca dung or alpaca manure. Whatever you call it you must clean it up!

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Feb 1, 2010, Alpaca Insurance

You can protect your herd against financial loss with alpaca insurance even though you can never replace their value in your heart.

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Jan 31, 2010, Alpaca Colors

Alpacas have a variety of natural alpaca colors and they are all so beautiful!

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Jan 29, 2010, Alpaca Business Plan

An alpaca business plan is essential to maximize your profits from your alpaca investment.

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Jan 26, 2010, Alpaca Health

Since alpacas are so stoic,
it may be difficult to assess alpaca health. By the time that you figure out that an alpaca is sick, it can be a medical emergency.

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Jan 24, 2010, Alpaca Fleece

Nothing stirs passion in alpaca breeders as much as a discussion about alpaca fleece. we want the best fiber that we can get!

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Jan 22, 2010, Fiber Arts

Which alpaca fiber arts are our favorites? Well, we believe that we will love them all!

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Jan 19, 2010, Alpaca Fiber

The end product of alpaca farming is their fantastic alpaca fiber.

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Jan 18, 2010, Cria Delivery

“Schubi is having her baby! Let’s hurry to the cria delivery!”

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Jan 18, 2010, Alpaca Stories

Sierra enjoys writing alpaca stories, and she wants to share her stories with you!

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Jan 17, 2010, Alpaca Supplies

When you tour an alpaca farm, you will see plenty of alpaca supplies. Luckily, most alpaca equipment is optional.

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Jan 15, 2010, Animal Assisted Therapy

Alpacas can easily be trained for
animal assisted therapy (AAT) and animal assisted activities (AAA).

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Jan 13, 2010, Alpaca Breeders

What do alpaca breeders do for fun? They hang out with other alpaca owners at alpaca associations.

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Jan 11, 2010, What Is An Alpaca?

The most common question that we are asked is "What is an alpaca?"

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Jan 10, 2010, Alpaca Farming

Successful alpaca farming starts with a thorough alpaca business plan.

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Jan 8, 2010, Alpaca Care

Alpaca care is relatively simple. When you care for your alpacas, they learn to trust you better.

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Jan 8, 2010, Halter Class

A halter class evaluates conformation and fleece characteristics of your alpaca.

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