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The day I stopped labelling my alpacas
Over the long weekend, I started my herd’s vitamin D supplementation. The whole process went smoothly and stress-free. But it hasn’t...
New to alpacas? How to overcome the challenges of alpaca handling and care.
Welcoming alpacas into your life is a joyful experience, but it also comes with unique challenges: alpaca husbandry, or the day-to-day...
Think twice before bringing home a baby alpaca!
With their innocent and unusual cuddly looks, baby alpacas often attract much interest from the public. Many prospective alpaca owners...
You have to consistently show up for your alpacas
Former city dwellers Jenna and Alex have transitioned to alpaca ownership and farming life without too much stress. The secret? Lots of...
I had always dreamt of having alpacas!
Kellie and Rod live on 11 productive acres on the outer edge of Melbourne with four alpacas. They are devoted owners who do their best...
What it's like to be an alpaca owner?
Wondering about alpaca ownership? If you are considering alpacas for your property, you might want to know how much time you need to...
10 questions to ask yourself before buying alpacas
So, you're interested in buying alpacas? Before you leap into it, it's important to understand what alpacas need and determine if they...
10 things to avoid when buying your first alpacas
Are you ready to welcome alpacas into your life? Caring for these fibre animals is an incredibly rewarding experience, but there are a...
What to feed alpacas when the pasture is dry
Summer and early autumn in Australia are when pastures may be low or dry, so it's essential to supplement your alpacas' diet with quality...
Do you want a pet alpaca? Think again.
Have you fallen in love with alpacas? Are you considering buying one to keep in your backyard or as a pet for your children? A quick look...
How much does an alpaca cost in Australia?
Contemplating buying alpacas? One of the first things you might wonder is how much they cost to buy. I often get asked this question, and...
The weirdest things I hear as an alpaca owner
Having an alpaca farm comes with its perks but also perils. Once you have a website and social media accounts, you tend to attract...
Resting like an alpaca
I've written before about how much alpacas can teach us about slowing down. As I checked my pregnant female alpacas this morning, I noticed
Mindfulness... alpaca style
For me, that something that captivates me and makes me spent hours outdoors is alpacas. I never thought these unusual camelids would be my b
I never knew I was going to fall in love with alpacas
They say love is blind... and I agree. When I first got up and close with an alpaca, I didn't fall head over heels in love.
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