What do your alpacas think of at Thanksgiving?
There are many things we can be thankful for. For me, alpacas are definitely high on the list.
How to know if you are an alpaca fanatic
Pointers on knowing if you are an alpaca fanatic and some gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones as we approach the holiday season.
The questions spread beyond alpacas
We looked at these questions last time: In this episode, we have an update from the valley and see how the questions from last time apply beyond alpacas. Particularly to visitors we have not seen before – see the pictures below. Photos
What are the best alpaca questions to ask?
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I will discuss some of my favourite questions to consider when spending time with these amazing creatures. The first question to ask yourself is, “What is it that I am seeing?” This is an important step in observation that can help you better understand the … Read more
What is your favorite time? Mine is alpaca time.
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I notice that time runs differently depending on your perspective. Here we have valley time, farm time and of course, alpaca time! You won’t be surprised to learn that alpaca time is my favourite. What about you? As the clocks are about to go back, … Read more
Marking 250 Alpaca Tribe episodes with the girls on walkabout
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we celebrate reaching 250 episodes – the alpacas were not there for my special breakfast and were not so impressed by what is, after all, just a number. They like me talking to them, really! Sometimes they prefer their own breakfast – but still come … Read more
Paying attention to your alpacas and other things
We can choose what we pay attention to. I enjoy being around my alpacas, and sometimes that is just for me. But I can also pay attention to things to help prepare for winter as it approaches here in the UK. Things I will be giving attention to in the coming weeks, are:
Taking a quick alpaca holiday
We all have favourite spots – places we relax and feel safe. Alpacas have favourite spots, too. Do you know where they are? Do you know how to make the most of them to help your alpacas feel safe? Check out where they go and what they do and then protect their favourite places. Foster … Read more
Storms on the horizon but it is that time of year
Alpacas don’t listen to weather warnings but seem to cope with storms OK. We can get a bit fixated on the weather but not alpacas.
Knowing when to panic
Do you know what it feels like when you look and you are not seeing what you expect? This morning the stable was bare – in the rain! Where were they? The stress of keeping alpacas! I offer some suggestions on how to count alpacas and hold your nerve long enough to be sure there … Read more