How to avoid stress with alpacas

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, Steve provides a weather forecast, talks about visitors, including a swan and an unidentified goose, and shares observations and reflections about how being around alpacas can help reduce stress and how we, in turn, can reduce stress for them. {{signoff}}

Reflections down on the farm

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Observations from the Alpaca Farm: Morning Rituals and Seasonal Changes In this episode of the Alpaca Tribe podcast, host Steve Hetherington talks through his routines and experiences on an early, frosty morning. Steve shares his breakfast feeding routine with the alpacas, contemplates the weight of the feed bag … Read more

What do your alpacas think of at Thanksgiving?

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! There are many things we can be thankful for. For me, alpacas are definitely high on the list. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it. May we know more love, peace, and joy in the coming days and into 2024. {{signoff}}

How to know if you are an alpaca fanatic

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I give some 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. There is also an update on the valley visitors. {{signoff}}

The questions spread beyond alpacas

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we have an update from the valley and see how the questions from last time apply beyond alpacas. What do I see? What does it mean? What do I do about it? {{signoff}}

What are the best alpaca questions to ask?

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I will be discussing 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 … 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

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 the alpacas and other things

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! 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 … Read more

Taking a quick alpaca holiday

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! 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 … Read more