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Wildlife Encounters:  We now have a couple of adopted ALPACAS!  |
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Libbie
outstepping
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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 Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 08:45:25 AM
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I can't believe it. I said "yes." A neighbor of my parents' had purchased a couple of male alpacas three years ago, and their children had "grown out of them," so they were looking to give away or sell them (the alpacas, not the kids!) - they knew that I had a farm, so she asked my mom if I wanted the alpacas - free. They arrived yesterday, and they are just DARLING. I've named them Machu and Picchu - they are Peruvian, after all, and they are just SO gentle and fun. I can't wait to take them for their walk today. Alpacas are an animal that I'm not sure I would buy (even if I HAD that kind of money...), but I just am loving them. Okay, they've only been here for a day, but they are SO tame and gentle. My 4-year-old and I took them for a walk down to the irrigation canal yesterday, and he was able to lead one of them by himself. He says that Picchu (a small brown one) is "his," and Machu (a-bit-larger brown and white one) is "mine." I'll post a photo of them a bit later. FUN!!!
And on a practical note - anybody know how to trim alpaca toenails? Yep, they have toenails...
XOXO, Libbie
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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 12:34:09 PM
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How fun, Libbie!! Can't wait to see photos. Toenails, huh? Do you trim them the same way as goat hooves? I don't even know how to do that....
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Libbie
outstepping
157 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 07:25:47 AM
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So, here they are - grazing on the front lawn yesterday. I would like to introduce...(drum roll, please...)
Machu, and...
Picchu.
They are just SO darn gentle, I love it! They make my gentle cow, Evelynn, look like a wild child. I guess I'll be taking Evie for more walks...
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
Edited by - Libbie on Apr 29 2008 07:28:06 AM |
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
1384 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 7:26:20 PM
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They are so cute. I would love to just scratch my fingers through all that woolly hair. And it's wonderful that they're such gentle souls...bet the boys love them.
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Jen on Apr 29 2008 7:27:16 PM |
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
1384 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 7:27:02 PM
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By the way, it sure is looking sunny & green at your place, Libbie!
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Wildlife Encounters: We now have a couple of adopted ALPACAS! |
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We now have a couple of adopted ALPACAS!
