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Do you remember that picture of Obsidian when he arrived at the weaning paddock?? Well, he soon stuck to the fence next to the big boys and mostly ignored his two young friends. The fence between the two groups allows for safe physical interaction, and Lewis’s the younger ones safe. What we didn’t think wasContinue reading “Dearing little piece of”

At Kestle Alpacas, we wait for the world to wake up before we ask our youngsters to stand on their own. While other UK herds find their rhythm in the heart of the December chill, we let the winter pass, shielding our smallest from the biting frost and the wet until the sun finds itsContinue reading “Weaning again”

Our shy little star. She might have started small, but Aymara is really coming into her own. She has grown faster lately, catching up with the big girls. Being the smaller in size, we haven’t taken much notice of her. But lately… She has this amazing, super fine fleece, and we’re just loving watching herContinue reading “Did you forget Aymara!”

I thought I’d leave a short video. Maybe your rabbit to see how our young boys are doing. We’re watching their growth with interest, paying attention to fleece and confirmation traits that were working towards. Still not sure if/which one of them will become a stud. There are strong candidates, though.

I can feel the warmth again. The days don’t end in a frantic chase to catch a glimpse of light before it escapes. The miserable look of the wet fleeces evolves into a show of colour coasts of healthier aspect. The males play wrestling necks. The females eat eagerly to fill their bellies and theContinue reading “In the wake of winter”

Avoiding pictures at all costs, the first load of attention this year goes to one of our 2025 offspring: Gabbro. Displaying an elusive personality, this boy is quite a calm alpaca. He has joined the colour trend in our herd. I’m still unsure about what colour to pronounce. The first shearing should be an interestinglyContinue reading “Gabbro”

They may not guess what’s happening today. The young ones are going to see Santa in school. Brownie (Extravaganza) is keeping everyone behind in case we’re coming to feed. However, we’re coming for the young ones to go and see Santa in school. The youngsters went to see Santa. Charlotte tried for a bit, butContinue reading “Christmas outing”

Honestly. They do have a shelter. However, they chose not to use it. These in the picture are Raspberry and Quechua. They are so interested in the girls they won’t take cover in the shed when it’s raining. The gate for the girls field is some 20m away, with no direct sight into it. ButContinue reading “Wet”

This is one below is a female I’m watching close with hope. Aymara is a yearling growing very nicely. She has the pretty features of her dam’s lineage and a really fine fleece. Can not wait to see her fully fleeced before the summer. Here still, too wet. With sunny spells. And 99% humidity inContinue reading “AY, AY, AYMARA”