Alpaca Tribe
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThe Alpaca Podcast for all things alpaca. Alpaca Tribe is for anyone who feels a connection with alpacas. It is for existing owners, everyone interested in keeping alpacas, people working with alpaca fleece or providing alpaca services, or those who are just alpaca mad.
With our guests, we will look at getting into keeping alpacas; making the most of the ones you have got (and enjoying it); ways to use the fleece, not just store it; opportunities to develop business activities relating to alpacas; and growing in your experience, wherever you are starting.
Each week we will be talking to people like you and to breeders, vets, producers and professionals.
The Alpaca Tribe Podcast is your place for wisdom, guidance and great stories about all things alpaca, from people who know because they have already done it.
Join the tribe at alpacatribe.com
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Alpacas have eyes that look back
April 24, 2024 19:35 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Alpacas are such a delight to have in your life. I look at them and smile - and sometimes laugh. And then notice their eyes that look back. Hidden depths. I don't think I expected to be caught as much as I have been. Spring advances and the alpacas are happy to have the larger birds - Canada Geese and Pheasants around in their midst, literally. More grass is welcome and sun for sun-bathing and encourages dust-bathing too! Make room for a half-hou...
Spring makes me think of alpaca births
April 17, 2024 19:10 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBSheltering from a Spring shower reminds me of alpaca births here on the farm. Feeding at both ends of the day, mending fences and watching the swallows. A good day. Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The W...
Be even more alpaca
April 09, 2024 16:50 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I have talked about being more alpaca before (episode 97 back in November 2020) I wanted to revisit it and found four areas that struck me as important as the moment. I hope they might inspire you to be more alpaca in your 'normal life' too. Peaceful Protective Connected Readers Sue Heatherington (my lovely wife) has just released two new podcasts. One is the reading of her book Quiet Disruptors and the other is called Be More Poet - about a po...
Hats and alpacas revisited as spring arrives
April 03, 2024 19:18 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I share a lovely story about hats and her alpacas from a listener in France. Thanks for sharing with me and then letting me share it with everyone else. Spring continues to arrive - delightful. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington o...
Do your alpacas notice when you wear a hat?
March 27, 2024 11:05 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I have many hats and I wear most of them. The alpacas sometimes seem to take exception. Of course, the metaphorical hats we wear connect to roles and responsibilities. Listen in as I talk hats and alpacas. LINKS Tilley Hats Claire Whitehead – UKAlpacaVet Marty McGee-Bennett – Camelidynamics The Podcasting Workshop Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe....
Learning through alpaca shows - even if you do your own
March 20, 2024 18:26 - 11 minutes - 8.98 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Alpaca shows can be a great place to learn what to notice, how to describe and what to give priority to. Lots to be seen and heard. Animals to be seen and lovely alpaca people to be met. Often they are available online if you are not able to travel. This is the link for the British Alpaca National show here in the UK. Website: http://basnationalshow.co.uk/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bas5946/featured If you can't get to a show ma...
Ways to thrive with your alpacas
March 13, 2024 18:19 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I offer you three things you can do to help you thrive. The good news is they will also help your alpacas. Find somewhere to sit. Be clear about what you want. Stay connected. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcastin...
Chirps, Honks, and Alpacas: A Winter Day on the Farm
March 06, 2024 18:31 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Geese joined the alpacas in their field just before feeding time, which got a little complicated. A cold but dry frosty morning made for a lovely time standing with my female alpacas while they had breakfast. Unfortunately, the sun had not arrived at the spot I was standing, so I got a little chilled – especially the hand holding the phone as I recorded this episode. I would like to take the protective coats off our two old girls but it is still to...
Ten things that make alpacas different to other animals
February 28, 2024 18:45 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! You may have heard it said that alpacas are basically the same as sheep but with long legs and necks. I know why people say that but I think they are wrong. Listen in as I share some of the unique characteristics of these amazing animals. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and pr...
How to grow your herd of alpacas
February 21, 2024 19:01 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! There can be a strong driver towards growing your alpaca herd. But there is a comfortable limit which is determined by considering the amount of land you have, the amount of time you have and the amount of money you have. Slow deliberate growth to a maximum limit that you have decided on in advance is a good way to set the foundations of your herd. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact m...
It is always hard when you lose an old friend
February 14, 2024 14:43 - 16 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Sadly, this week, we lost our herd matriarch, Millie. She has been mentioned on the podcast many times and has been with us for 15 years. Seeing her twice a day for that length of time is a lot of alpaca interaction. She had an amazing attitude and taught me a lot, including how to avoid being spat at. A clear leader of the herd, she will be missed, and the other girls are now going through the adjustment of grieving and accommodating to the new re...
Assumptions we make about alpacas may not be the full story
February 07, 2024 18:47 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I want to consider people's assumptions about alpacas. There may be some truth, but it is not the full story. It is also not a definitive list. Let me know if you think there are other assumptions people make about alpacas. Alpacas spit - true but you usually have to work hard at it and ignore the warning signs. Alpacas are slow - they may have perfected the alpaca-saunter, but don't be fooled; they are saving themselves for a spr...
A small breeder's view of the Australian alpaca industry
January 31, 2024 16:24 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, Steve continues his conversation with Rita Soares of Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia. They talk about their experience as small breeders in Australia and the UK with its contrasts and similarities. They discuss the state of the alpaca industry in Australia. They talk about the growth and stability of the industry, the challenges faced by breeders, the impact of COVID-19 on alpaca shows, the shift in exporting alpacas to Asia, and ...
Summer and Winter at the same time
January 24, 2024 14:39 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I had the pleasure and delight of catching up with my friend Rita Soares from Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia. We compared seasons and considered the magic of cria watch and new birth. Join us. Rita's Instagram feed @campoverdealpacas/ Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is h...
Using your head and your heart
January 17, 2024 18:36 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Good decisions are made when we balance head and heart. Not in equal measure but by taking both into account. Most of us favour one or the other, so reflect on how you tend to do this, before making big decisions like "should I keep alpacas?" If you want to consider that question in more detail, check out Episode 189 "Things to think about before keeping alpacas" Stay warm. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be ...
Sitting in the cold with your alpacas
January 10, 2024 15:40 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Join me in the valley for a sit in the cold and some breakfast with the girls. It might not be the best time of year in the UK for sitting outside. If you get some surprise winter sun do take advantage of it. New Year encourages some philosophical reflection but sometimes unreality. What small things can we do today that will have longer-term benefits for you, your alpacas and the planet? Decide which trend you want to lean towards. It takes time...
Thinking of planning your alpaca year
January 03, 2024 19:04 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we start the year with intention. With a plan of when we will do the alpaca things that need to be done this coming year. What needs to be done and when? What will you do on March 17th? OK, so that is too detailed. What will you do in January is a better question. Plan by the month but recognise there is a need for flexibility. We will not let things slide, but we will pivot and Pirouette when we need to. As well as practical thi...
Sounds of the season
December 27, 2023 16:09 - 9 minutes - 8.03 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Seasons have different sounds - here are some from the valley and house on Christmas day. Happy Holidays. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd
Seasons greetings and hopes for the new year
December 20, 2023 18:12 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I reflect on fears and hopes and share my best wishes for the season. The alpacas like to be around when I am up to something but I ended up surprising them with some overflowing water. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good ...
Your alpaca questions will change over time
December 13, 2023 14:45 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode of The Alpaca Tribe, host Steve Heatherington reflects on the past year and discusses the growth and confidence he has gained over time in caring for alpacas. He shares anecdotes about his alpacas' behaviors and talks about interpreting their signs to ensure they are healthy and comfortable. Steve also delves into the challenges of managing unpredictable natural elements - like having a swan in the valley and dealing with the changin...
How to avoid stress with alpacas
December 06, 2023 15:29 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, Steve provides a weather forecast, talks about visitors, including a swan and an unidentified goose, and shares observations and reflections about how being around alpacas can help reduce stress and how we, in turn, can reduce stress for them. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Trib...
Reflections down on the farm
November 29, 2023 18:18 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Observations from the Alpaca Farm: Morning Rituals and Seasonal Changes In this episode of the Alpaca Tribe podcast, host Steve Hetherington talks through his routines and experiences on an early, frosty morning. Steve shares his breakfast feeding routine with the alpacas, contemplates the weight of the feed bag and reflects on the peculiarities of the day, warning listeners about life's unexpected abnormalities. Steve revels in the seasonal ch...
What do your alpacas think of at Thanksgiving?
November 22, 2023 18:38 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! There are many things we can be thankful for. For me, alpacas are definitely high on the list. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it. May we know more love, peace, and joy in the coming days and into 2024. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatheri...
How to know if you are an alpaca fanatic
November 15, 2023 15:23 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I give some pointers on knowing if you are an alpaca fanatic and some gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones as we approach the holiday season. There is also an update on the valley visitors. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatheringto...
The questions spread beyond alpacas
November 08, 2023 14:55 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we have an update from the valley and see how the questions from last time apply beyond alpacas. What do I see? What does it mean? What do I do about it? Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part...
What are the best alpaca questions to ask?
November 01, 2023 09:04 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I will be discussing some of my favourite questions to consider when spending time with these amazing creatures. The first question to ask yourself is "What is it that I am seeing?" This is an important step in observation that can help you better understand the behaviour and actions of your alpacas. The next question to ask is "What does it mean?" This question is crucial in interpreting your observations, and it can change depe...
What is your favorite time? Mine is alpaca time.
October 25, 2023 19:05 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I notice that time runs differently depending on your perspective. Here we have valley time, farm time and of course, alpaca time! You won't be surprised to learn that alpaca time is my favourite. What about you? As the clocks are about to go back, it made me think about the different times we run to. The valley gives a particular perspective and has its own rhythm. How the sun arrives and reveals itself is different to living o...
Marking 250 Alpaca Tribe episodes
October 18, 2023 19:11 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we celebrate reaching 250 episodes - the alpacas were not there for my special breakfast and were not so impressed by what is, after all, just a number. They like me talking to them, really! Sometimes they prefer their own breakfast - but still come looking for me for second-breakfast. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave m...
Paying attention to the alpacas and other things
October 11, 2023 18:25 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! We can choose what we pay attention to. I enjoy being around my alpacas, and sometimes that is just for me. But I can also pay attention to things to help prepare for winter as it approaches here in the UK. Things I will be giving attention to in the coming weeks are: fringes - alpaca fleece grows unevenly and for some the front fringe is starting to encroach over the eyes check the jaw line for possible lumps indicative of an infection. Once est...
Taking a quick alpaca holiday
October 04, 2023 10:40 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! We all have favourite spots - places we relax and feel safe. Alpacas have favourite spots, too. Do you know where they are? Do you know how to make the most of them to help your alpacas feel safe? Check out where they go and what they do and then protect their favourite places. Foster that sense of safety including you being a safe person to be around. Have a quick break - ideally with your alpacas but at least go to one of your favourite places. ...
Storms on the horizon but it is that time of year
September 27, 2023 11:16 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Feeding the boys on a glorious autumn (fall) day. Between storms, but the alpacas don't seem to mind. The sunlight shows off some of the long hairs around the eyes and ears. Glad I didn't take them all off at shearing time. Are you ready for the next storm? It seems to be that time of year. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail...
Knowing when to panic
September 20, 2023 19:14 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Do you know what it feels like when you look and you are not seeing what you expect? This morning the stable was bare - in the rain! Where were they? The stress of keeping alpacas! I offer some suggestions on how to count alpacas and hold your nerve long enough to be sure there is a problem before you panic. They turned up - they had their breakfast, and everyone was OK. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in...
Three steps to easy Alpacas or Alpacas the hard way
September 13, 2023 15:15 - 22 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I muse on three things that will make living with alpacas easier - there is no easy. Do the right hard work. Keep going. Think like an Alpaca I also considered click-bait and how to avoid it - not sure I succeeded. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produc...
Are you having an ordinary day?
September 06, 2023 16:39 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I wonder out loud about ordinary days and being in the Doldrums. But each day can be a special day when you have alpacas - you never know what is coming next. Be seen and heard and see and hear. And tomorrow we get to do it all over again. What a privilege. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your brows...
Goldilocks and the three bears Bonus
August 30, 2023 13:31 - 7 minutes - 5.76 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, a bonus episode, I tell the goldilocks and the three bears story for you Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd
What stories do alpacas tell about us?
August 30, 2023 13:30 - 18 minutes - 15 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! We tell ourselves stories - of who we are and what we can do, or can't. Some are true but not all. Alpacas tell themselves stories about us too. Whether we are safe to be around. Whether we can be trusted. Whether we are unpredictable. Alpacas don't like to be rushed and they don't like surprises. We can help write their 'story-book' with simple small steps of good experiences. It is worth the time and effort. Look out for the bonus episode - Gold...
Being seen by your alpacas
August 23, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I talk about how I like to be noticed by my alpacas. I like to think it is more than just bringing the food, but I am not sure. Repetition of the right things will build your confidence. Experimentation is good - why not try some wet felting - here is a link for a simple tutorial. Go have fun! Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or ...
Visitors are good for everybody
August 16, 2023 20:43 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I introduce you to our house guest, who I know from learning and teaching podcasting together - Craig Constantine from the US. He came to visit us and met some alpacas for the first time. We got some two-pairs-of-hands jobs done and moved some food around all in the good weather which Craig brought with him. Much appreciated. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by e...
Being prepared and doing the ordinary stuff
August 09, 2023 18:34 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! A fairly ordinary week - but then we talked last time about extraordinary being just out of sight. Do the preparations and keep things ticking along. It feels less exciting but is really important. LINK - Tristan Gooley https://www.naturalnavigator.com/ Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is ...
Can you see beyond the ordinary?
August 02, 2023 11:24 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I am wondering about how the extraordinary is there with us just beyond the ordinary. Let the alpacas teach you to notice. Thank you Olwena (the large brown female alpaca with amazing eyes). Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Go...
Returning to the alpacas
July 26, 2023 20:11 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Having been away for a few days made me realise how much I miss my alpacas when I am not there. Listen in for an update on what changed while I was away. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (...
Finding an alpaca rhythm you can follow
July 19, 2023 21:42 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Alpacas have a rhythm and so do we. Sometimes we can get them to coincide. There are daily rhythms, weekly rhythms and seasonal rhythms. Rhythms are seen in the way alpacas walk; the growing seasons; the times of alpaca activity - shearing, birthing. Find the steady gentle rhythms of your alpacas and get in step. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] ...
Alpaca fleece inspiration
July 12, 2023 22:32 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I have been reminiscing about some of the interviews I have done where we talked about alpaca fleece. Here are some clips to inspire you - at least, I hope so. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is p...
An alpaca journey can take you a long way
July 05, 2023 15:51 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I am thinking about the amazing alpaca journey that can begin when we meet our first alpaca. We don't all have the opportunity to keep our own alpacas, but for those fortunate to have some on the farm, they can be a never-ending source of delight. Confidence and curiosity are our best allies but probably in reverse order. Stay curious. But be warned, once they have some, many people find they want to add in some more! Thanks fo...
Start with what you are good at
June 28, 2023 19:24 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, if you are thinking of keeping alpacas, we suggest you start with what you good at. Consider: Where are you? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Why do you want to keep alpacas? Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser. Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatheringto...
Did you know that alpacas queue?
June 21, 2023 19:31 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we look at 'normal' alpaca behaviour - starting with their queuing. The RSPCA Five Freedoms and Five Domains give us some pointers about how we can ensure we care for our animals in the best way. Let me know if you come up with any good ideas for extra things we can do for our alpacas. Good news - the Canada Geese' eggs have hatched (3). Reducing numbers of horse-flies the hard way but we keep trying. Thanks for listening and I ...
Catching flies and thinking how to break cycles
June 14, 2023 18:51 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I was hunting for large horseflies, but the alpacas thought I was after them. Not one of my most successful interventions. If you can identify a lifecycle for parasites and pests, you have a chance of breaking or at least interfering with it. It is one good reason for mucking out and collecting alpaca dung and moving it away from where the alpacas are housed. Not always possible, but something to think about. Geese with goslings continue to thrive,...
What to look for in an alpaca
June 07, 2023 18:10 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I offer some suggested guidelines for choosing alpacas. If you have any questions, please do let me know. What do you see when you look at an alpaca? Some guidelines (not exhaustive) Buy the best you can afford - but suitable for your purpose. Buy what you like - especially if they are going to be field companions buy for the characteristics you need do your homework think, talk and ask questions trust yourself Some extra q...
A quick run through the shearing at a slow pace
May 31, 2023 19:32 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! We are done dusted, and the alpacas looked pretty polished, even if I say so myself. They are in good shape this year and, most of the time, appreciate being free of their fleece. It is a significant undertaking but important for their welfare. It is also a harvest of their produce (fibre), and we gathered a lot this year. There are a few - in the process of shearing - photos on the website at https://alpacatribe.com if you want to check them out....
It will be nice when we finish and the alpacas agree
May 24, 2023 20:18 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I have adjusted the old saying to "shear alpacas while the sun shines". We have started - listen in for an update. Sometimes I would like to speak alpaca but some of our alpacas made their feelings known and it is probably just as well I did not understand what they were saying in detail. I think we are friends again now! The sound of the shears gets in your head and I have even started dreaming about shearing! Still, it is only a short phase. We ...