It’s not over until it is finished
Final update on this year’s shearing and some happenings in the valley. It is nice to clean up and pack away for another year.
shearing
Shearing alpacas is always different
The weather shifted in the right direction, allowing us to start the shearing. A good crop of fleece – better than last year and the girls all seem to be in good shape, which is nice to see.
A quick run through the shearing at a slow pace
We are done dusted, and the alpacas looked pretty polished, even if I say so myself.
It will be nice when we finish and the alpacas agree
I have adjusted the old saying to “shear alpacas while the sun shines”. We have started – listen in for an update.
A successful shearing
In this episode, we talk about finishing the shearing for the whole herd. So welcome! Learning as always – about the alpacas, individually and collectively. Learning about ourselves. Confidence and clarity. Preparation and mindset. It all works in together. What does success look like to you? Moving target, so take the small wins and let … Read more
Time for an alpaca haircut
Shearing time has arrived – weather is permitting so we get stuck in. Stiff and tired using muscles I only seem to use for shearing, so it takes a few days to get used to it by which time you have finished! They are looking smart and hopefully, those we have finished are appreciating the … Read more
More talking Australian alpacas – showing and shearing
Talking alpacas with alpaca people from around the world. Listen in for discussion with Rita of Campo Verde Alpacas – showing & shearing.
It is nice to know when you have finished something
Isn’t it nice to know when something is finished? Especially when it is shearing. Listen in as we talk shearing and how to approach it; what to do when things don’t go to plan and building for the future.
Shearing wash Up
When it rains – out or in? Alpacas vary too. Today they were outside. Almost finished shearing and then can wash up and put away until next year
Alpaca Shearing can be fun
It has been coming for a while but finally arrived this week – alpaca shearing.
Preparation makes the job easier and more enjoyable, though it is still a necessary, physical, dirty and smelly job – it is lucky we like the smell of alpacas!