When do you keep doing the same thing and when something different?
Sometimes we should keep going, sometimes stop. Often we need to pivot. Find good sources of wisdom to help you make your own decision.
Podcasts
A visit from winter, the vet and the feed delivery man
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, a brief update on what’s happening in the valley – snow features quite highly – mainly because of its rarity and surprising nature. Plus, hear about our new vet and unloading a feed delivery. Also, a shout-out to our listeners in Norway – I appreciate … Read more
Reaching the end of Nia’s story
We have some sad news about Nia – one of the older girls who we lost this week. Fascinating to see how the herd responds at times like this.
Similarities and differences at the other end of the world
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I resume my conversation with Rita Soares of Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia. It is incredible how much is the same even at the other end of the world. We talk about climate change and being responsible and knowing when to intervene and when to … Read more
How things change over time
A catch-up conversation with Rita Soares in Australia with her 37 alpacas.
We have had similar questions and musings about what we could do compared to what we wanted to do.
What are you going to do now?
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I invite you to think a bit more about making decisions while keeping your alpacas and some of the things I had to respond to this week. This includes: Let me know your decision-making process so we can all learn together to be better alpaca … Read more
Alpaca Shepherd Skills and Jeremiah’s New Arrival
Hear Jeremiah tell his story of the new arrival, while I consider foundational skills for alpaca shepherds.
Alpacas keep you on your toes on both sides of the pond
In this episode, we catch up with my old friend Jeremiah Owen in California. We swap notes on a few things and get to hear what his biggest learnings have been this last year.
Coats for the cold weather
Some people like people-watching, but I prefer alpaca-watching. In this episode, we talk about those subtle interactions between alpacas – and us!
Taking the long view with alpacas
In this episode, we recognise the need to take a long view of almost everything to do with alpacas. We need to think in seasons and years rather than weeks and months.