This is Wizard’s first shearing, but also he was the 1000th alpaca to be shorn this year by me (Ron)!
Yesterday was our monthly herd health day. All our alpacas – except the youngest crias – received their deworming injections. The advantage to this monthly routine is that it forces us to put our hands on every alpaca every month. We can check body conditions and keep our eyes open … Read More
Our first cria of 2010 was born prematurely last Tuesday. He needed support for the first few days, but finally seems to be nursing well on his own. I’ll watch him carefully during this week’s hot weather to be sure he doesn’t overheat and dehydrate. Several females are ready to … Read More