CONTACT DETAILS
Ian and Fiona Vanderbeek
Birrong Suri Alpacas
“Birrong”
Hawkshill Road
Canyonleigh NSW 2577
Phone: +61 2 4878 9310
Mobile: +61 417 727 146 (Ian)
Mobile: +61 407 850 374 (Fiona)
Fax: +61 2 4878 9360
Email:
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Suri Essentials: A hands-on day for the less experienced or potential suri breeder aimed at acquiring all the essentials of successful suri breeding. Includes topics such as suri assessment; genetics; fleece statistics; improving your herd through selective breeding. Dates for 2010: Saturday 24 July Course fee: $80/person or $125/couple including refreshments, lunch and course notes. Contact us for further information.
Technical & Agricultural Tours: For those seriously interested in furthering their knowledge on the suri alpaca industry, whether within Australia or worldwide, we are now able to offer specialised technical and agricultural tours, tailored to your specific needs and interests. Pick from a series of modules to make up a half or full day visit. For further information on our Suri Alpaca Agritours please contact us.
Canberra Royal Show 2010: We are delighted to announce that at this year's Canberra Royal, Birrong Thunderbolt was awarded Supreme Champion in the Suri Fleece section - the second year running that Birrong Suri has received this accolade (the 2009 Supreme Suri Fleece was that of another of our stud males, Surilana Quo Vadis). Thunderbolt has now been certified and we look forward to getting him working in the spring.
Practical Alpaca Handling and Husbandry: This on-farm day is focused on acquiring all the practical skills of alpaca management, such as handling, halter training, giving injections, cutting toenails, mating/birthing . Aimed at the less experienced or potential alpaca owner. Dates for 2010: Sunday 1 August; Sunday 14 November. Course fee: $80/person or $125/couple including refreshments, lunch and course notes. Contact us for further information.
Alpacas - Management, Care and Handling: We are delighted to be the host for this practical one-day introduction to farming alpacas, organised by Industry & Investment NSW (formerly the Department of Primary Industries). Includes topics such as farm layout, pasture/feeding, alpaca types and an introduction to handling/husbandry. Ideal for those considering purchasing their first alpacas. Course fee: $245/person including refreshments, lunch and course notes. Dates for 2010: Saturday 3 July; Saturday 23 October. Contact us for further information.
Suri Farm Tours: We offer regular farm tours for individuals or groups interested in visiting a suri farm and learning all about suri alpacas. Plenty of opportunity to handle the alpacas, together with interactive and educational activities for children. For further information look at our Farm Tours page. Places on each tour are limited and must be booked in advance through Tourism Southern Highlands on 1300 657 559 or online by clicking this link.
Suri Yarn and Products: Birrong Suri is now selling a range of exquisite hand-dyed suri yarn, together with nuno-felted garments and hand knitted suri scarves. Contact us for further information on these unique products made in Victoria, using our suri fibre, by Judy Craig of Becreatif.
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