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Alpacas: Synthesis of a Miracle

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Wow! To any alpaca breeder trying to decide what to breed for; this book is for you. Mr. Safley covers the history of the alpaca fiber industry in Peru; as well as genetics, tips for selecting alpacas, theories on color inheritance, creation of a breeding program, discussion on the suri gene, and much more. I am so glad to have gotten my hands on this book before purchasing my first alpacas. It helped me decide what my goals would be and what to consider when evaluating a breeding plan. Even seasoned alpaca breeders could benefit from reading this book.

This is a comprehensive piece of work whose scope and detail would make anyone proud. You must want to read this tome as it is a tad thorough. This should be considered a resource for the alpaca enthusiast & those looking to answer the question of what is an alpaca. You can read the parts that interest you & skip the genetics lesson or not. I enjoyed the whole book & would recommend it to anyone who is seeking more about alpaca's. They are truely wonderful animals.

I was very pleased to receive the book I purchased just as promised. I originally ordered this book from another new seller only to learn it was out-of-stock after being advertised it was in-stock! None-the-less, the book was delivered as requested with 2-day rush mail on time, it was double wrapped in a plastic sleeve and bubble wrap to protect it, excellent condition with no marks. Couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend this seller and will definitely order again in the future.