Comments on: The ultimate in country life accesories

By: Tracey

Tracey — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:25:07 +0000

Great pics, Julie! The boys are looking much slimmer now that they have had their haircuts! The shearing process in itself was interesting – and I am sure the boys all thought it was like we think of the dentist. They were not impressed. However, Paul – the shearer – grabbed them one by one and strapped them to the table which was then flipped so the alpaca was on its side and then off came the fleece. As each one was released the others gathered round to see who the new boy was – they didn’t recognise each other! Very funny to watch but the ‘leaders’ were not impressed when the young ones didn’t know who they were!

Anyway, pecking order re-established and several bags of fleece in our garage waiting for re-sorting and then taking off to be carded and spun…..although I have had several suggestions that I try and spin it myself! We will see……

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:58:01 +0000

Coincidentally, Susan and I just visited an alpaca farm in Minnesota, Julie. We’d love to raise a few, but first we need to buy the land!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:10:40 +0000

They are adorable! We got up close to some on our Nelson holiday and the girls loved feeding them. Their individual personalities really shine through in your photographs.

By: lavenderbongo

lavenderbongo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:09:27 +0000

They are gorgeous – I could see my girls trying to ride them, so I think we would have to pass on having them in our back garden!

By: Rachel Cotterill

Rachel Cotterill — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:38:51 +0000

I love alpacas. There are some in a field near my house, and they always come across to say hello if you hold out a handful of grass. You should definitely get some 🙂