Dreamcatcher Alpacas
Southern Hemisphere

Alpaca Care Checklist for September

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

September tasks

  • Fecal egg counts before the grazing season
  • Repair fences and shelters after winter
  • Walk pastures for emerging toxic plants
  • CDT boosters for females due in April–May (30–45 days before birth)
  • Begin spring shearing in warm southern regions

Helpful tools

Heat-stress calculatorWinter hay calculatorDue-date calculatorParasite control guide

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