Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we hear Jeremiah tell his story of the new arrival on their farm. I also consider some foundational skills for alpaca shepherds. We need to know specifics such as moving alpacas; holding an alpaca steady without wrangling or strangling; and trimming toenails so they think …
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Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! 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. {{signoff}}
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we talk about those subtle interactions between alpacas – and us! Some people like people-watching, but I prefer alpaca-watching. There is also a catch-up on what has been happening with the girls. {{signoff}}
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we recognise the need to take a long view of almost everything to do with alpacas. They live a long time for livestock; they have a long gestation; the single cria a year means breeding decisions take a long time before you can judge success …
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I find myself craving normal in this episode, but it might have to wait a week. Don’t get me wrong, I like special but plain food and less sugar, along with some routine, is all I want right now. The holidays are over but we haven’t quite got …
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I am thinking about how we live in the in-between. Between holidays, extreme weather and what may be coming in 2023. We do what we can, what we need to, and plan for better times – though for many it is too early for planning …
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I imagine that stable and that baby, but with some of my alpacas around too. Who would be the first to advance and check out the new arrival? I think I know. What do you think? Hoping your celebrations of the season and the year-end …
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I remember some winter stories, particularly Hermione and her Bambi impersonation. In the cold weather, it is good to be indoors with a hot chocolate. Take care of your alpacas and yourself in the challenging weather, and see you again soon. {{signoff}}
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I muse on keeping the alpacas fed and watered and keeping me warm via mucking out. Feed prices continue to rise – over the last year, hay went up by 15% and feed-wheat by 40%. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/animal-feed-prices). It works it’s way through to the bags …
My priorities in the cold weather – feeding and mucking out Read More »
Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, you can come and join me as I spend some time with the alpacas. Why do we do what we do, and more importantly, why do we continue to do things the same way? I am not starting from the position of saying that what …
