kestlealpacas

Full of colour fleece

What do you see when you look at me? Am I just me, or just part of the group? Do you see me for what I do or for my value? Do you see me colour? What colour do you see, what use? Or maybe, do you just appreciate my company?

Second Dose of Blue Tongue Vaccine

We have given a second dose of the blue tongue vaccine. Our animals have had no problem whatsoever after the first dose. I am glad we are minimising the chances of losing any of these beauties. I have to confess I could barely find the animal behind the fleece! I had to dive into someContinue reading “Second Dose of Blue Tongue Vaccine”

Additions

Two girls moved into Kestle Alpacas

While they show

Early on Saturday morning we went to collect some vaccines from my friend Carol. Unexpected new vaccination, at least for this year, to prevent blue tongue (BTV) in our herd. This is the map of England with the BTV zone and our location. X marks the spot. We have, for some time given supplements toContinue reading “While they show”

Kestle Netherite

Within the Diamond Saga, Netherite is a very special girl. Even though all the alpacas in this group showcase very good behaviour, Netherite and Stardust are particularly calm and tame. However, as the pregnancy advances, Netherite is becoming more challenging when it comes to nail trimming. She has decided that sitting on the floor isContinue reading “Kestle Netherite”

Kestle Quechua

Within the Diamond Saga, Quechua is the only male from this bloodline we currently retain in our farm. We are watching him grow, observing how he develops and if the traits he displays are the ones we need to preserve and pass on. Males have to be outstanding to be used for breeding as theyContinue reading “Kestle Quechua”

Diamond saga girls

The Diamond Saga Girls.
Follow the link to read about the amazing girls in the picture.

Capturing the Beauty of Our Dams (or not)

I decided I was going to take some pictures to show how nice the dams are looking. They were a bit wet, as the weather did not follow the forecast as always, but also they were not interested in having pictures taken. They would move away, turn their heads, walk behind one another… The picturesContinue reading “Capturing the Beauty of Our Dams (or not)”

If my animals understood words

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi I frequently talk to my animals. I mainly talk to the alpacas, but I also talk to the chickens and Robin. I think Robin understands but he doesn’t really care. He always landsContinue reading “If my animals understood words”

Weather worn

This is what it looks like when keeping the girls in -every night-, it does not keep them any cleaner. It’s good to see that, even though some of our girls left the farm and we haven’t seen more than two crias born in Kestle last season, the youngsters are looking fabulous, strong and healthy.Continue reading “Weather worn”