Five reasons for keeping alpacas
Into Autumn in the UK you start to ask yourself, why are we keeping alpacas? I can think of lots of reasons – here are five.
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What is it like to keep alpacas?
Keeping alpacas is unique, at least in my experience. There is a cost – financial, emotional and time. But, I think it is a price worth paying for having these unique animals in my life.
Listen in to get a sense of how it feels, good and bad and see if it is for you.
Reasons you should choose not to keep alpacas
Reasons you should not have alpacas – listen as I try to put you off, in a nice way, so you can make the right decision.
Why do people keep alpacas?
You could have many reasons for keeping alpacas – most of them good. Start with your why… listen as I talk through some of the key issues to consider
Older new arrivals
Jennifer Eckels of Alder Creek Cellars and Farm wrote to me to say she had been listening and to say that the information we have covered was part of her preparation for taking on four alpacas of her own.
In this episode we talk with Jennifer about the first few weeks and the learning that is going on.
Meeting Your First Alpaca
When did you meet your first alpaca? It is probably memorable and certainly significant. Listen to some different guests express how it happened and how it made them feel.
Alpaca Success 41
If it feels like a fight and a struggle every day with your alpacas, there may be a different way. A different way of thinking, being and doing to bring you alpaca success.
Alpaca Vision 40
Alpacas have amazing eyesight that they put to good use in protecting themselves from predators. They can also take on the role of fashion-police and are fascinated by reflections, and cows, and cats, and foxes, and most things actually.
Episode 33 – time in the alpaca barn
Barn envy is understandable but to be avoided. Though seeing other people’s facilities can help you to identify what is both desirable and essential in your own barn, stable or field shelters.
Episode 31 Confident and Fulfilled Owners
The aim of the Alpaca Tribe is confident and fulfilled owners of happy and healthy alpacas. In this episode, we consider what makes for a confident and fulfilled owner including 5 confidence builders.