Hermes Alpacas offers drive-by breedings.  We have separate holding pens where the male and female can get acquainted and spit testing can be done to ascertain the readiness of the female.  We ask that the appointment be made based on the female being spit tested prior to coming.  This will help in saving you money and time.  If spit testing cannot be done prior to appointment, we will try a breeding if she is ready and if she is not, we can establish another time or possibly board her until we obtain a good breeding. 

All drive-by breedings are 50% downpayment at the time of breeding and the balance is due within 45 days of breeding.  At this point, it should be known whether the breeding has taken whether you choose to do spit testing or an ultrasound.  If the breeding was not successful, no additional payment is due until the female is rebred and has a positive testing.

Females that are purchased from Hermes Alpacas that return for breedings will be boarded for free up to 60 days.  If there is a breeding fee, it is due and payable in full at the time the female is dropped off.   Hermes Alpacas will ultrasound between 30 and 45 days after a breeding when the female has a positive spit test.  We will also obtain a picture if possible of the pregnancy at no cost to you.  

Hermes Alpacas stands behind all of our proven herdsires.  Should the pregnancy slip, or the cria die in-utero or within 48 hours of birth, Hermes Alpacas will offer another breeding and will continue to work with you until there is a successful breeding with a viable cria.  Should there be a loss of a pregnancy twice, it is required to have the female checked out by a veterinarian knowledgeable about alpacas.  Should the herdsire impregnate the female, however the female is unable to carry to term, you can choose another herdsire of equal value and/or breed to another female at no additional cost.