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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”

Aymara y Quechua

I had it on mind. Today I called them their names and they suit them well. I’ve never met someone so indecisive choosing names for their animals. I can finally introduce properly Quechua (Aka the boy, naughty boy, sometimes also 007) and Aymara (the girl, Aka pretty face):

Best friends

One of those relationships you have to enjoy while it lasts, as you know there’s an unavoidable end to it. The Boy and the Girl:

Versions of H2O

We did not have much of it since the summer, which was rather wet for a summer. Then in November came the rain, the wind, some snow, then a very heavy rainfall that left the surface covered in a raging torrent. Clearing the water bed was not so much fun. The debris from branches andContinue reading “Versions of H2O”

Moving on

This is the boy. Every year we get a boy, year after year, a one single boy. And for a long time, each one of the boys get to be called the boy until eventually we come across a name we think suitable for the particular animal. So far, after nearly five months, this oneContinue reading “Moving on”

Ivory

It’s not good news today. She fought for days and days. Until the very last second. Even when she was unwell she was sweet, she was tame and looked into your eyes, talking to your soul. Her colour was awesome, her touch was magic. She was so dense and soft! Ivory awakened the curiosity ofContinue reading “Ivory”

Just in time

It didn’t quite look like it, and the weather app is not always accurate with the forecast, but just in case we brought the animals in. Good job we did! It’s chucking it down!!