Esta tarde me llevé a Grace y Netherite de paseo. El final de abril nos está dando unas tardes de sol maravillosas. A Grace no le gusta el cabestro y tira, pero una vez que nos alejamos del corralito, seguía mejor el camino. Netherite es más mansa y se deja guiar.
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Assessing crias fleece quality
We all have our favourite fleeces. One, we love for their texture; one, for their colour; one for… why not!? In the middle of practising with the halters, we teach the youngsters to tolerate being handled, which is very useful for husbandry duties. It makes it easier and less traumatic for everyone – including meContinue reading “Assessing crias fleece quality”
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”
Kestle Alpacas 