Dreamcatcher Alpacas
Southern Hemisphere

Alpaca Care Checklist for March

A general checklist for temperate climates in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & South America). Your exact timing depends on local weather — see your local climate guide for a county-specific calendar.

Updated 2026-10-02By the Dreamcatcher Alpacas editorial team

March tasks

  • Wean spring crias at around 6 months if they're eating well
  • Fecal egg counts after the summer peak
  • Meningeal worm season in the eastern U.S.: watch hind legs
  • Start vitamin D for crias at high latitudes
  • Last breedings for spring births

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