We now have three geldings, all 13 years old. Their names are: Faro, Fyta and Fergus. We started keeping Alpacas with these 3 boys plus a fourth, Fidget, in June 2007 and although we had up to eight boys for several years, we have now reverted to keeping our originals. Sadly Fidget passed away in January 2019. Through this blog we hope to show how much pleasure can be had from owning Alpacas.
OUR SMALL HERD
Our original four boys came from Ardo Alpacas in Aberdeenshire. We are not alpaca breeders and have our boys purely as pets. Our experience is that you don't need to be a breeder and that a 'batchelor herd' can give much pleasure to the owner.
We have 5 acres including our big garden and grazing for the boys, 15 miles north of Inverness, Scotland. I spin, knit, felt and crochet with the fleece from the boys.
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He he....lovely photos....and I think I'd like a bowl of what they're having....looks lovely...maybe with custard...please ...for me !!........winter is definitely here.....keep warm.......Jayne
Everything looks so pretty with your new blanket of snow. I really liked the second to the last photo. Figet is a messy eater! ha! Really enjoy all your photos...debbie
Hi Dave, We divide a swede into 4 or 6 pieces (cutting with a spade!) then let them gnaw them on the ground. The new boys took a while to get used to this. They love being hand fed too so that they can nibble and bite off small chunks. They do enjoy the taste. Take care. Shirley & Robbie
He he....lovely photos....and I think I'd like a bowl of what they're having....looks lovely...maybe with custard...please ...for me !!........winter is definitely here.....keep warm.......Jayne
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty with your new blanket of snow. I really liked the second to the last photo. Figet is a messy eater! ha! Really enjoy all your photos...debbie
ReplyDeleteHave you had a nomination for The Good Food Guide...looking like a candidate to me!
ReplyDeleteDo you give them the suedes whole to nibble at, Shirley, or chop them up? Dave.
ReplyDeleteHi Dave, We divide a swede into 4 or 6 pieces (cutting with a spade!) then let them gnaw them on the ground. The new boys took a while to get used to this. They love being hand fed too so that they can nibble and bite off small chunks. They do enjoy the taste. Take care. Shirley & Robbie
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