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
Some people like people-watching, but I prefer alpaca-watching. In this episode, we talk about those subtle interactions between alpacas – and us!
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.
Many of us live in the in-between. Between holidays, extreme weather and what may be coming in 2023. Stay safe and see you next year.
Recent cold weather reminds me of Hermione’s winter escapade. Listen in with a cup of hot chocolate and stay warm.
In this episode, I muse on keeping the alpacas fed and watered and keeping me warm via mucking out.
I count in threes but sometimes I can’t get the same number twice in a row because they keep moving. More life with the alpacas in the valley. Listen in for the latest instalment.
The winter continues – join me on the feeding round and reminiscing about what our original expectations were when we first started with 5 pregnant females.
Spring creeps slowly forward but is on its way. Listen for a valley recording wandering about and talking alpacas.
When winter is fully present the vegetation is at its lowest ebb – low tide. It makes it easier to see the needed repairs and maintenance of fences and weeds. A good time to do the necessary work. Little and often works well especially for heavier work. Fencing Replacing posts can be made easier by … Read more