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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”

Funny noises

I’m not sure what made me smile: the squelch and splosh of the steps or Helium’s long moan about walking in the rain. We got soaking wet in just one minute.

Feeding time

The girls seem especially hungry lately. The grass is not so rich in winter and cria and pregnancies are becoming more and more demanding. I pick my bucket and start scooping the food. They have been all day around the barn, alternating between the grass and the hay. I walk towards the barns while theContinue reading “Feeding time”