March Newsletter

Hello to all our Fantasy Farm Alpaca owners. Many new friends Across Texas have become Alpaca owners in January and February. Alpacas are quickly becoming one of the fastest growing livestock investments across America. Many of our new customers are purchasing Alpacas as great pets, but many more customers are purchasing Alpacas as a business opportunity. Two types of such business endeavors are Fleece Herds and Breeding Operations. Either can be great investment opportunities.

TEXAS PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES

In Texas, an extremely important issue each year is the “Livestock Exemption” opportunity. Each Texas landowner pays significant property tax. If their land qualifies as “Ag Exempt”, the annual savings on property tax can be significant. This past week a family purchased 16 Alpacas for their 35 acre mixed use property. By utilizing the “Ag Exemption” opportunities that Alpacas offer, they lowered their property taxes from approximately $36,000 per year down to approximately $3,500.00 per year! If your farm or land is not “Ag Exempt”, check today with your County to determine exactly how many Alpacas will be necessary to secure such an exemption. This can account to huge tax savings, whether you have an all male fleece herd or a breeding herd.

At Fantasy Farm Alpacas we have been extremely busy attending fairs and shows. In February, we attended a large Alpaca show in Fort Worth at the Will Roger’s Complex, winning several ribbons for our excellent breeding Alpacas.

New babies are always being born in the winter at Fantasy Farm Alpacas. Our nursery staff stays busy caring over our new baby Alpacas. You and your family are always welcome to spend a day or a week with us…this allows you to learn more about this exciting business and how to care for your Alpacas. Fantasy Farm Alpacas is the largest and oldest Alpaca breeding herd in the state of Texas. Just call us to make a reservation at 830-336-4220.

? Shearing at Fantasy Farm Alpacas takes place this year on April 8^th & 9^th. If you are planning or bringing your animals to shear or if you wan to come to learn how to shear, it is important that you reserve a spot by calling Cheryl at our office 830-326-4220.

? Alpaca supplies are always available at Fantasy Farm Alpacas. If you are need halters, leads, feed or vaccinations, call us at 830-336-4220 and ask for Cheryl.

? For those living near San Antonio, if you are needing assistance with Alpaca toenail trimming, floating teeth or other animal care, you are welcome to inquire about our herd manager coming to your farm to assist you. For those who live outside of the San Antonio area, you are welcome to come to Fantasy Farm Alpacas yourself to learn directly from our herd manager how to care over such Alpaca health care.

Rarely do Alpacas have health problems. However, if you happen to notice diarrhea in your animal you should address this as soon as possible. Diarrhea just like in humans can quickly dehydrate an animal so quick attention is needed. If you spot diarrhea (soft or runny stool instead of pellets) please call Cheryl at our office at 830-336-4220 or your veterinarian so that a treatment plan can be devised.

For assistance with your Alpaca program or for assistance in purchasing additional Alpacas, always feel free to contact Fantasy Farm Alpaca’s Ranch Manager on his cell at 210-347-4770. Both males and females are available from our excellent stock. At Fantasy Farm Alpacas young pet males are always $1,000.00 and one year of interest free financing is available. With herd sires and females, we offer 24 - 36 months of interest free financing.

Fantasy Farm Alpacas looks forward to serving you soon. Alpacas are a WONDERFUL WAY OF LIFE!