We've been Alpaca owners for over a week. Already.
So what have we learned so far?
In the past week the girls have grown more confident. They've become more inquisitive and bravely investigated the outer reaches of their paddock. I've gradually been able to get nearer to them. And this morning they responded to my clicks, came up the paddock to see me and we all spent a few quiet minutes with our heads over the fence at the top of the paddock. Like you do. We've finally managed to build their shelter. They could have done with it over the past two days tbh. The weather has been dreadful. And Minky looked so cold. She was shivering. I've found a site that sells Alpaca coats (thats coats for Alpacas - not coats made of Alpaca wool). I'm tempted. Back to the shelter - we think it'll probably take another week before they pluck up the courage to go anywhere near it. I did try standing in it waving a handful of hay. To no avail. They just glanced up - gave me a 'look' then carried on eating grass. I don't think I have time for a job now. I am chief Alpaca poo and hay-waving person. It's a very demanding role. Today's pic...Minky up close
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