Lewis Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 *wants* Very cute Love that last one of Barnaby They feel as soft as they look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 He's smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 awww, how gorgeous cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Oh my! Would you notice if Barnaby just suddenly went poof?! Absolutely got a soft spot for him & Alpacas are on our want list eventually! I know how expensive they are & I love love love the choccy ones. Yes Barnaby can willingly come & keep me company - but I suppose they are better as a herd, so I'll have Buttons too! Adorable! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They recommend that they are kept in herds of 4 or 5 alpaca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They get sheared once a year right? Also their teeth have to be filed like a horse? Any other after care? There is a field of about 8 near to my sisters, they do have a field shelter but seem to be left out at night. Don't they need to be shut in, especially being as expensive as some diamond rings. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hi Emma I'm willing to be corrected, but from what I have read there is no need to provide indoor housing for Alpacas. Although if I was going to get some I would definately want a barn or stable for them. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 hey Martin, good to see you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hi Clare. Have 6 months off from Uni now so trying to spend some time trying to ressurect my slice of the good life from the dead! See you arround! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yup, don't disappear again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 If I do just give me a prod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Oh my! Would you notice if Barnaby just suddenly went poof?! Absolutely got a soft spot for him & Alpacas are on our want list eventually! I know how expensive they are & I love love love the choccy ones. Yes Barnaby can willingly come & keep me company - but I suppose they are better as a herd, so I'll have Buttons too! Adorable! Emma.x Nooooooo.... Barnaby & Buttons are loving the warm weather & have been sun bathing this morning As for general basic husbandry this is what's roughly needed... Nail trimming 3-4 times a year, teeth trimming if needed annually, faecal egg count annually, ADE injections 3 times a year, regular body scoring to ensure weight remains good, shearing annually, BVT8 & Liver fluke injections twice a year... It's not necessary to have an indoor barn as they are generally hardy animals but they should have access to an outdoor shelter so they can take themselves off if it does get chilly or really wet. There are definitely a herd animal & ideally no fewer than 3 to a herd, absolute minimum.. Will try & take some more pic's a little later today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They really are too gorgeous. I've always said I would love to have a field with them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
