Dreamcatcher Alpacas
Southern Hemisphere

Alpaca Care Checklist for May

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

May tasks

  • Install water heaters before the first hard freeze
  • Increase hay as pasture fades
  • Check body condition — add calories for thin or old animals
  • Watch for wilted leaves after storms
  • Plan next year's shearing and breeding

Helpful tools

Heat-stress calculatorWinter hay calculatorDue-date calculatorParasite control guide

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