chickens roosting in trees

[Eggquisite]

Thanks everyone - we woke up this morning to find all 5 of them had got out into the main paddock which isn't a huge issue but that part of the paddock belongs to someone-else who

owns Shetlands So at 5.45 this morning we were herding them back in

 

Looks like we'll be trying to sort the fencing out tomorrow

 

And nooooo Couperwife & Seagazer - no trying to snaffle the Paca's

[Daphne]

I had no idea you'd be getting a herd of them They look fantastic

 

Right, I'm distracting you whilst the others prepare extra large snaffling handbags.....

[Seagazer]

Oh okay then I won't snaffle any but you'll have to keep us up to date with lots of photos

[Eggquisite]

I'l keep you supplied with pic's without trying to bore you

 

Pleased to report after having had to go into the office today I got back 40 mins ago, the boys are still in the paddock - yipeeeee no chasing them round tonight just a little treat before bed time

[Lewis]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

They're really cute

 

Sounds like they're making themselves at home already!

[Space Chick]

They are so beautiful

[Couperwife]

I promise I wont steal them - as long as you promise to supply lots of photos

 

cathy

x

[welovemarmite]

oh, how gorgeous

 

I totally love the black one (can I steal him??? - who is going to join me in my alpaca snaffling scheme? )

 

they are all totally adorable

 

cathy

x

 

 

I will join you!!!!!!! ME ME ME ME ME

 

I would really like them but dont have the land unfortuantely.... although noticed you not far away from me in oxfordshire.... do you alpacas need a nanny!!!

[chick wiggle]

Oh my goodness, they are utterly, totally gorgeous. I fell in love with alpacas when i saw hens' and now im in love with yours too.

 

more photos please, more, more, more

[Eggquisite]

 

 

I will join you!!!!!!! ME ME ME ME ME

 

I would really like them but dont have the land unfortuantely.... although noticed you not far away from me in oxfordshire.... do you alpacas need a nanny!!!

 

 

 

Welovemarmite, no they they don't yet have a nanny but we had OH's parents over for a few hours today, my parents visiting on Sunday & a list of people wanting to visit us all of a sudden We know they're not wanting to see us So I have a feeling we may need a rota for nannies very soon then again it will be very difficult for anyone to drag us away from the boys to warrant us needing a nanny

 

Oh my goodness, they are utterly, totally gorgeous. I fell in love with alpacas when i saw hens' and now im in love with yours too.

 

more photos please, more, more, more

 

More pic's to come tomorrow , the weather has been horrid today so left the camera in the house..

 

Happy Easter everyone

[Eggquisite]

Morning.. a few pic's from this mornings little handling session:

 

A little group photo

 

Nautilus trying to take the limelight

 

Mario... me, me, I want my picture taken

 

 

 

Bye for now...

 

[Seagazer]

Absolutely gorgeous. Can you cuddle them properly? Are they used to handling?

[Groovychook]

They're SO beautiful!!

[Couperwife]

I love the group photo

 

how on earth did you get them all to pose like that??

 

cathy

x

[Eggquisite]

Absolutely gorgeous. Can you cuddle them properly? Are they used to handling?

 

Hi Seagazer,,

 

No, they're not yet halter trained - we have that fun to come when we handle them we do hold them very close to us which does enable us to give them a little cuddle though but they are still a little nervous, Mario in particular when we want to handle him but hopefully with time they should be nice & relaxed.

 

I love the group photo

 

how on earth did you get them all to pose like that??

 

 

 

Hi Cathy,

 

More luck than judgement I was just in the right place at the right time I think..

[chick wiggle]

Oh my goodness they are gooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgeous!!!!!!!!

They look very inquisitive too

Ohhhhh Im so very very jealous.

Stunning photos , Thank you

[Plum]

Wow they are so photogenic. Nice to see they are settling ok

[Chickvic]

Gorgeous

[Redwing]

I think I passed your Alpaca field today

 

Lovely animals and very odd to see them in the English countryside

[Chucky Mama]

They are gorgeous, I am really jealous. I know nothing about Alpacas at all. Do groups with several boys get on or can there be problems with fighting and battles for top boy status like with lots of other animals? Do they just eat grass and do you have to do anything special for them in extreme weather conditions - rain, cold, heat?

[Eggquisite]

I think I passed your Alpaca field today

 

Lovely animals and very odd to see them in the English countryside

 

Really , we're we out pooper scooping at the time I guess you're right - they're not your normal 'UK countryside animal' The number of people who have slowed down to take a look as they drive past has increased recently for sure . They are such great boys!

 

 

Hi Chucky Mama - you can get the odd little squabble whilst they establish top 'dog - we have been very lucky so far their introductions we're very good. As they get a little bit older they will grow fighting teeth - which are generally always taken out. We currently have 3 boys which have not yet been gelded (2x we hope to stud & 1x who is too young just yet). During winter you need to have a shelter for them but generally their fleece keeps them nice & warm They eat grass, hay & Camelibra the latter being a little supplement to their diet.

 

They are super creatures with really great characters - they should never be kept on their own as naturally they are a herd animal. Hope that gives you a little insight

[Chucky Mama]

Thanks Eggsquisite that is really interesting. Do you mean that their fighting teeth have to be removed? What are you planning to do with your gang, are they just pets or do you have a masterplan?

[welovemarmite]

, are they just pets or do you have a masterplan?

 

 

To take over the world with alpacas??

[Chucky Mama]

, are they just pets or do you have a masterplan?

 

 

To take over the world with alpacas??

 

Could make a fab Dr Who episode, I can see it now

[Eggquisite]

Do you mean that their fighting teeth have to be removed? What are you planning to do with your gang, are they just pets or do you have a masterplan?

 

Hi there,

 

Yes sorry I meant their fighting teeth are taken out & they are all part of our master plan we're hoping to offer two out for studs services & then start breeding at some point in the future - not to forget we want to start making & selling Alpaca clothing etc... their fleeces are really great! So watch this space