Results of the EAMAYC diet.

Here are the boys, slightly chilly and waiting for the sun to come out.  I think they are still feeling cold some days  because of the 'un-summery' weather we're having even though it's nearly 2 weeks since shearing.  They are certainly bedding down every night in the field shelters, and taking shelter from the rain which is something they would not normally do at this time of year.  

Here they are waiting to go through the gate into a new paddock which lies just below our new build and which is making good progress.  The hammering and general activity on the site does not bother the boys - in fact they enjoy watching what is going on.  The builders take a fair amount of interest in the herd too.  The two white boys in front, Fergus (L) and Fidget (R) have been on the EAMAYC diet since they arrived here 5 years ago and it's worked very well.  Bet you've all heard of this diet and will have one or two 'pacas on it - Eat As Much As You Can!

Gully doing a pretty good impression of a double jointed alpaca.  Actually looks like one alpaca is bending down with his head in a hole whilst Gully is buried up to his neck looking out of a hole!  In fact he's rubbing his face and neck on the dockins trying to get rid of the midges which were bothering him.  Gully has sensitive skin, especially after shearing and the slightest sensation which he can feel makes him rub himself on the ground.  Faro is in the background.

Looking sleek after the hair cut are Fyta (L) and Gully.

But not so sleek................ in fairness Fidget is on a strict EAMAYC diet!

 

And finally.................a shot of this lovely Iris flower as it emerges from the stem with lots of other flower heads ready to open up.   Chives are growing on the left.