"Make An Offer" breeding contract
We understand every breeding decision is critical and the outcomes aren't always what we anticipated. It can be especially disappointing if we have paid for a breeding and the value of the cria (either market value or to our own breeding program) is not what we were expecting. That is why we are offering a unique "Make An Offer" breeding fee for some of our herdsires. We will share the risk of the unknown with you. How does this work? The breeding fee will not be determined until the cria is born and can be evaluated. As the owner of the dam you will determine the value of the breeding and the owner of the herdsire will accept that value as the breeding fee and will sign-off on the registration once the fee is paid in full. You agree the cria must be registered before it is one year old or we, as the owners of the herdsire, will not be obligated to complete our portion of the registration process. This arrangement also helps us get more cria on the ground for what we believe are herdsires with much to offer. It is a win-win for both parties.
SAMPLE
Alpacas of Somerset Farm
"MAKE AN OFFER" BREEDING AND BOARDING CONTRACT
This contract is for services to be provided by, Alpacas of Somerset Farm, operated by Jack and Dianna Jordan, (the “Ranch”) 8226 Stoney Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 and Name________________________, residing and or doing business as, Name of Ranch_____________________________ (the Owner) address___________________________________________.
The Ranch either owns or manages several alpaca herdsires, including, Name of Sire ARI# (the “Male”). The Owner is the owner of the following female alpaca, which the Owner wishes to be bred to the Male:
Name______________________ ARI#________ Anticipated Service Date_________
Breeding Fees: Subject to the terms of this contract, the Ranch has agreed to breed the Male to said female under the “Make An Offer” breeding agreement*.
*The breeding fee will not be determined until the cria is born and can be evaluated. The owner of the dam will determine the value of the breeding and the owner of the herdsire will accept that value as the breeding fee and will sign-off on the registration once the fee is paid in full. Owner agrees the cria must be registered before it is one year old or the Ranch will not be obligated to complete their portion of the registration process.
The breeding must take place within 1 calendar year of the signing of the contract and must take place at Alpacas of Somerset Farm in El Dorado County, CA. In addition:
*A mutually agreed upon agistment fee of _______________ will be paid starting the day after the female is delivered to the ranch.
*No crias at side under 3 months of age will be accepted at the ranch.
*60 days post confirmed pregnancy, female and any cria at side is required to be removed from the ranch, or the Ranch will charge an agistment fee of $3.50/day.
*Owner will be responsible for reimbursing the Ranch for all veterinary expenses including any ultrasound tests to confirm pregnancy.
Owner’s Representations: The Owner represents that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the female alpaca is healthy and free of all disease, capable of reproduction, and is covered by full-mortality insurance.
_______ By initialing here if alpaca is not covered by full-mortality the owner agrees to release the ranch of any liability should a death occur while female is in the custody of the ranch.
