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We are now almost at the end of the cria season for Auravale. We have 14 beautiful cria, some of which will be for sale once weaned in the spring time Below are images of:- Katness born April, female out … Continue reading →

We had some visitors yesterday – Bailey and Lucia. We all took a stroll down in the paddocks to meet the alpacas and noted one of our girls in labour. Both Bailey and Lucia were able to watch the birth … Continue reading →

This is our third day over 40 degrees celsius and there is still more forecast, whilst that may not be unusual for some it certainly feels hot for us down here in Melbourne, Victoria. To help keep the alpacas cool, … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce the part ownership of Cedar House High Time. High Time is an upstanding young stud male with a fine, well aligned fleece that has won him a Highly Commended at the 2013 National Show. He … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Morning Star Endymion. Endy is a well built blue black stud male which we look forward to putting over the small number of coloured alpacas we have here at Auravale. Endy has … Continue reading →

We attended the Glenburn Dispersal Sale today and we were delighted to see the highest price paid, was for a 2.5 year old solid white female out of Flowerdale Ardrossan (now jointly owned by Auravale Alpacas and Glen Park Alpacas) … Continue reading →

We had the most perfect weather for our shearing this year. Sunny and around 24 degrees. The animals were dry and clean beforehand and loved rolling in the long grass and lazing in the sun afterwards. Thanks to our amazing … Continue reading →

Yes it is Spring Sale time again and we have put together a list of alpaca for sale this year. We have breeding females, pets and herd guards available so come and see us on Sunday 27th Oct, open from … Continue reading →

Gibberellic acid is a naturally occurring plant hormone that is produced in higher quantities in warmer months. During the colder months, its production is low, hence plant growth is slower. The idea behind the application of the hormone is that … Continue reading →

Earlier this month we had Alison Quagliani from Alpaca Dental Services visit us. We had a couple of alpacas whose teeth seemed long at the front and one who kept placing wads of grass in her cheek pouch. Alison brings … Continue reading →