Grapes and things.

The boys had their monthly dose of Verm-X in their feed during the past week, and when that had been completed we opened the gate to the 'rough' paddock to let them get at new grass - they don't eat much feed for a couple of days on new grass.  Some of the boys are particularly partial to brambles - and also grapes.  This is Fyta trying hard to get at a grape with Fidget looking on intently in the background.

We grow the grapes in our Keder greenhouse and we've had a good crop this year.   Fyta again here, sucking on a grape whilst Gully looks on.   Note that the rest of the boys are not really interested.

Gully's turn to try the grapes.  He has these very sensitive lips and delicately picks a grape/bramble from the fingertips - no need for 'palm of the hand' feeding with him.

All finished - but Fyta is straining on the fence wire hoping for more!  Note how Fergus is away at the bottom of the paddock on his own in these photos - clearly not interested in the grapes.

We had a very nice visit from Erin and her grandparents to see the boys.  It was a bright day but with a biting wind.   Grandma Amy had been at our recent alpaca talk in Marybank and wanted to come along and see the herd in real life.  I think Wee Eck might have been the favourite on the day of the visit!  Lovely to see you folks - sorry about the shadow of the photographer spoiling the photo!

And finally........... the Fothergilla bush really comes into it's own at this time of the year giving the garden a real splash of colour.