Weaning continues - the girls have all been quite settled and quiet about it so far- there have been some longing looks, as they can all see each other, and wonder why they've been seperated and restricted to single paddocks. The cria have been taken onto the lawn for halter training and long grass, so I've let the mums into the large paddock, where the grass is recovering well, though it means they are next to their babes. We've watched closeley for any distress or through-fence suckling attempts but none so far - Pela and Autumn did have a kiss through the fence which was sweet.
With thoughts turning to the up-coming show, I'm being realistic about expectations - I can see the qualities in our girls, but it's early days for us, and quality is a relative thing, and it will be a big class, and ring etiquette is something we'll be new at - sooo.... I have a plan - I've started practicing, and I'm hoping I can get at least a placing for... the owner who most looks like his alpaca...I didn't see that class in the entry list, but I'm sure it was an oversight.
Nice photo...I bet it took you ages to get the right angle...!! early grass mowing on the lawn...not thats just cheating....Jayne
ReplyDeleteHi Dave...I don't have any secrets...or use Camelidynamics, just try to use my other animal knowledge alongside working with the alpacas...I also try to respond to their behaviour in a gentle persuasive sort of way..and a bit of trial and error...if all that fails....!!!...Jayne
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Dave (as befits a prize winning photographer!)
ReplyDeleteHi Dave, Great photo. When we first got our boys, a neighbour saw an animal lying in our field with a head at each end - like something Egyptian. In fact it was two of the boys, one lying behind the other but each looking in an opposite direction! Unfortunately she did not have her camera handy. Take care. Shirley & Robbie
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