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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Sunday 22 March 2015

Spring's a-coming!

The weather has been reasonably kind to us this week, a feeling that Spring is picking up momentum but every now and again a really cold wind blows warning us to be patient.  This is Fidget enjoying the sun.
Now that the herd is down to 4 boys from 8 previously, things are a little more laid back, especially at feed time when there used to be 'bowl chasing' every day.  It's hard to say if these boys 'miss' the other 4, they certainly seem quieter. From the left, Fidget, Fergus, Fyta and Faro have not heard the photographer approaching from over a rise in the ground.  
Spotted!  Faro takes up his usual alert, guarding stance whilst the other three...........well,  they don't seem to be bothered about the human!
Yesterday was a lovely, warm day and Fyta and Fergus  were dunking their feet in the water trough so we got one of the  water tray out.  Fyta gets in immediately with a look that says, "Water now please Dad!"
"Thats the business - thanks."
And finally............"Can a chap please get some privacy at bath time ?"

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  1. Apple Vale Alpacas22 March 2015 at 21:10

    gosh, that's hardcore, having a bath in March!

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  2. Judi B23 March 2015 at 18:59

    I was wondering whether the boys that have moved would be missed...but decided that they would be, but probably more by their "slaves" than their field pals! Hope that Fyta, Fidget, Fergus and Faro are up for keeping on top of the grass in paddocks that have served twice their number! Maybe the Grumpy Gardener will be having to get the mower out to help them keep up!

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