tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post3459764019577821087..comments2024-03-29T08:50:21.054+02:00Comments on Eco Footprint ~ South Africa: The paddock inhabitants...Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-13111984927646534772013-10-21T09:30:10.805+02:002013-10-21T09:30:10.805+02:00EB - A National Apaca Day - brilliant :)
Thank yo...EB - A National Apaca Day - brilliant :)<br /><br />Thank you - yeah, they have given us so much enjoyment already - they are the first thing that RMan looks at in the morning, and the last thing he peers at at night before he goes to bed... (I can go to bed with cream slathered all over my face now, he doesn't see a thing LOLOLOL)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-55444604037961039782013-10-21T09:26:49.587+02:002013-10-21T09:26:49.587+02:00Lindsey - Thank you.
Yeah, we have been told that...Lindsey - Thank you.<br /><br />Yeah, we have been told that they normally birth in the morning, and mostly in Spring - so that the baby cria has chance to gain a coat before winter... :)<br /><br />Seriously, they are the cutest animals :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-53843861597202119852013-10-21T08:04:02.863+02:002013-10-21T08:04:02.863+02:00So exciting!! I have alpacas on my list and have ...So exciting!! I have alpacas on my list and have tagged a 'yet to fully fenced' paddock for them. Last year we went to a local alpaca breeding farm on National Alpaca Day (yes, you read that right). It was fascinating to learn all about them and since then they've been on my medium term plan. Can't wait! A lot of people in our area have them and I get so excited whenever we Energiser Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017705741027153101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-58148234836164863752013-10-21T06:16:54.206+02:002013-10-21T06:16:54.206+02:00I LOVE ALPACAS! My most favorite fact about them i...I LOVE ALPACAS! My most favorite fact about them is about their birthing situation - always during a window of time in the middle of the day. I like that. The more I get to know about alpacas, the more I adore them. I have always thought that when I get my land, I will have three females for fiber and fun. <br />I'm so happy for you guys!! They are beautiful!Lindsey at NW Backyard Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317941200095723496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-61252094236820603762013-10-16T15:47:43.070+02:002013-10-16T15:47:43.070+02:00Harry - They're doing great - thanks for askin...Harry - They're doing great - thanks for asking :)<br /><br />Am snowed under with work at the mo' - so can't post an update until I have a gap...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-62510698934576540102013-10-15T19:06:33.727+02:002013-10-15T19:06:33.727+02:00Just came by to see how the Alpacas were working o...Just came by to see how the Alpacas were working out. I hope they are still doing well and cruising along trouble free!Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-14804941805807590442013-10-14T14:32:13.269+02:002013-10-14T14:32:13.269+02:00Leigh - LOL
Why do you not have your Llama anymor...Leigh - LOL<br /><br />Why do you not have your Llama anymore? Yeah, spinning, still need to find the spindle...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-27338004275594423752013-10-13T15:29:06.628+02:002013-10-13T15:29:06.628+02:00Alpacas! What an excellent choice, well done! I...Alpacas! What an excellent choice, well done! I'm so excited for you. I would love to have some alpacas. I really enjoyed having a llama and still miss him. Also glad to read you're going to learn to spin. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-21341084165447123852013-10-13T14:50:09.340+02:002013-10-13T14:50:09.340+02:00Sol - Welcome and thanks for taking the time to le...Sol - Welcome and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.<br /><br />Yeah - they do spit, but only at each other" as far as I know.<br /><br />Their wool is incredible - warmer even than lambs wool or cashmere, and they are an excellent investment :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-1588223350050848572013-10-13T14:29:41.533+02:002013-10-13T14:29:41.533+02:00How cute are they! Do they spit? or is that a ya...How cute are they! Do they spit? or is that a yak. are you keeping them for wool?Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-59110392957331874712013-10-13T10:33:07.691+02:002013-10-13T10:33:07.691+02:001st Man - I think you mean Hmmmmlo - their humming...1st Man - I think you mean Hmmmmlo - their humming is magical :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-90682585271987234532013-10-13T02:01:06.760+02:002013-10-13T02:01:06.760+02:00Oh, they would have me at hello, I have NO DOUBT, ...Oh, they would have me at hello, I have NO DOUBT, ha. I AM going to google them though and see if there are some around here. For reference of course, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-13294329621112893602013-10-12T18:55:40.859+02:002013-10-12T18:55:40.859+02:00Clever Dino :) Was it the "fringe" that...Clever Dino :) Was it the "fringe" that gave it away...?<br /><br />They, seriousy, are the most amazing creatures - I can't find the words to express exactly what I want to say, so will have to leave it at that.<br /><br />Yeah, Rae, I'm trying EVERYTHING I can to get you guys to move LOL And now I aslo NEED you to teach me how to spin, if I ever find a spindle...<br /><br />Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-88502527695666552252013-10-12T18:37:00.092+02:002013-10-12T18:37:00.092+02:00Ha... Dino also guessed Alpaca's and we've...Ha... Dino also guessed Alpaca's and we've been waiting with baited breath!! So amazing Dani, I've been passionate about these adorable creatures ever since I came across them and have always wanted some! I spent a day, a couple of years ago, with some ladies who taught me how to spin on a spinning wheel... I LOVED it, such fun and not easy to master initially but you get the hang of African Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689794590152590509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-52449825698326324862013-10-10T17:44:29.727+02:002013-10-10T17:44:29.727+02:00Kris - Clever girl :)Kris - Clever girl :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-48256232351993640762013-10-10T15:54:56.043+02:002013-10-10T15:54:56.043+02:00doggone auto-correct -- 'HERD' not heard,...doggone auto-correct -- 'HERD' not heard, you blinking computer!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-88043615721089437622013-10-10T15:54:12.547+02:002013-10-10T15:54:12.547+02:00I figured, from your clues, that it was llamas or ...I figured, from your clues, that it was llamas or alpacas! Yay. Looks like they've got a good home there now. You'll be having a heard and selling fleece before you know it. Good job, you two. Looking forward to many more updates. :-DKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-59568843949982448992013-10-10T10:57:08.840+02:002013-10-10T10:57:08.840+02:00L.
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They are, aren't they :)
There are ...L.<br />O.<br />L.<br /><br />They are, aren't they :)<br /><br />There are currently over 53 000 alpaca's in the USA - google and see if you can find a breeder near you, and why not pay them a visit - to whet your appetite... :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-57289269559736462982013-10-10T10:55:09.933+02:002013-10-10T10:55:09.933+02:00Kris - Thanks.
Yeah - dunno if I'd want to ki...Kris - Thanks.<br /><br />Yeah - dunno if I'd want to kiss Kris' face - riled alpaca's spit (mainly at other alpaca's - and that spit sometimes includes stomach acid...<br /><br />Kris' coat is in a better condition, because Miranda has been breeding for the past 5 years - takes it's toll on the condition of her coat, as most of the goodness she eats rather goes to the Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-15660597363712092132013-10-10T05:29:57.125+02:002013-10-10T05:29:57.125+02:00Oh.
My.
Gosh.
How adorable!!!! What an exciti...Oh.<br />My.<br />Gosh. <br /><br />How adorable!!!! What an exciting time for you. I just sat here and told 2nd Man that someday, we just might just have to have a couple ourselves. We have wanted to have some farm animals once we are at that point in farm development and everything I've read about cows, pigs, etc was just countered by what you wrote. They sound like easy going animals1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-67091341047992308762013-10-09T22:21:04.587+02:002013-10-09T22:21:04.587+02:00That Kris has a most adorable face. I could kiss i...That Kris has a most adorable face. I could kiss it. If I were so inclined to going around kissing alpacas!<br />Congrats on the new additions. They are lovely! Can't wait to see the young one.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-85968124274075471512013-10-09T21:17:00.127+02:002013-10-09T21:17:00.127+02:00Ruddy predictive text - I wrote "two rooikat ...Ruddy predictive text - I wrote "two rooikat in our area..."Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-32582510926787375622013-10-09T21:15:11.806+02:002013-10-09T21:15:11.806+02:00Harry - Apparently there are too okay on our area,...Harry - Apparently there are too okay on our area, but we have never seen them. Given the number of dogs in the vicinity, I don't know if they are a threat...<br /><br />But the paddock is right outside our bedroom window, so if there was a middle of the night fracas, I reckon RMan would be able to get there pretty speedily. Apparently alpacas made a serious noise if they are under threat.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-71977912653176411062013-10-09T18:01:55.522+02:002013-10-09T18:01:55.522+02:00There's a couple in this county who raise Alpa...There's a couple in this county who raise Alpacas. I see the Alpacas sometimes when I go up across the state line because I drive by their place. Everything I have ever heard about them has been positive. I think the folks that raise them use their wool to earn a little extra income. They seem perfect for your set up there.<br /><br />Are there no predators you have to worry about there? Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.com