kestlealpacas

Lush before work

Before heading to work, we moved last year’s babies out of the barn to enjoy the sun before the rain. The animals are fully fleeced, and it is not easy or ideal. However, with shortages of meds and crazy prices, an opportunity came up, and we took it. They all had a round of yearlyContinue reading “Lush before work”

CCA Halter Show

We are getting ready for the CCA Alpaca Show! Kestle Alpacas is very proudly taking some of our animals to represent our herd. I will also have a stand to display my work with alpaca fibre. Some of it will be available to purchase. There is plenty of fibre in natural colours and natural dyes.Continue reading “CCA Halter Show”

Yasmin

With a particular spelling, Yasmin is one of those that you don’t really know how to deal with. She’s full of surprises, and her behaviour is always unexpected. One day, she runs to be the first and lets you stroke her back. The next, she stays away and doesn’t want to come to feed untilContinue reading “Yasmin”

Love spring

Feeling creative with moss and gold

Tired

The spring is coming. At some point soon, I hear. However, this long winter is dragging. It has been a very cold one, and at the end of, en he we crece the warmth of sunshine, we get the rain we’ve needed al winter. The ground is soaked, the alpacas look miserable, and the beesContinue reading “Tired”

Male alpacas deciding their role

These two boys are nearly 2 years old. At this time they are reaching maturity and are establishing their status in the herd. What you are watching is not a fight. Later in life, alpacas will fight, and one male will be the strongest and will take care of the herd. Here, on our farm,Continue reading “Male alpacas deciding their role”

STUD Kestle Helium

Helium is one of our new studs. Last year, he was mimicking his brother Aramis in the mating season. Even though he was then too young to be used as stud. My interest in Helium comes from his fleece. He is compact, not particularly big boy. His head style is beautiful, and he’s well proportioned.Continue reading “STUD Kestle Helium”

STUD Kestle Trelawney

Trelawney is one of our new studs. Early as it is, he is very much watching, looking out for the girls. His life-long friend, Helium, is making sure the girls are entertained watching them prove their worth. Trelawney will pass on good qualities like good health, a strong frame, nice conformation, nice organised locks, fineness,Continue reading “STUD Kestle Trelawney”

Overthinking

Alpacas are a test to patience. I have done and refined a mating plan for the year. A few days later, I modified it. But this wasn’t the last draft. And of course, last night I thought of something different again. I always argue that changing your mind is ok. Rectifying is a virtue. However,Continue reading “Overthinking”

HARLEY

You lead the alpaca in front of the judge, and they talk about their flow as the animal walks. They are talking about it, but they have never seen it. The prime example of a perfect movement is Harley. Harley is sassy. She is elegant, and she is beautiful. Of all the animals in Kestle,Continue reading “HARLEY”