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”
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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”
Looking back at the past year
I am looking at these two boys. Little boys a year ago, big boys today. They have grown really well. These are inseparable friends Helium and Trelawney. They are alpacas. They behave like alpacas. Same curious, calm, and gentle like any other in the herd. However, the lives of these two will soon have toContinue reading “Looking back at the past year”
White like snow, little Dora
Yes. Dora the explorer. As little as one month old this girl was leading the group in the routine walks up and down the farm. This white ball of fleece was the first cria born of 2022. Good pedigree? She is daughter of Ameera. I am sad to say Dora didn’t get her mum’s prettyContinue reading “White like snow, little Dora”
Kestle Alpacas 