As mentioned way back in October 2014 sorting the fleece was next on my list of things to do. It didn't happen. Setting up a new business, the start of a two hour a day school run and the new puppy are my excuses. Not bad either as excuses go. So it came down to who could no longer stand the pile of fleeces in the garage and He crumbled first. Plus we got the email saying fleece collection day was planned for the end of August. So He spent a few evenings skirting fleece whi

Democracy in action...Todd called (MP for the Western Bay). Of course it was during witching hour when my three dogs and two children all run round the living room in circles jumping over furniture. I am not exaggerating. They do. Daily. At 5 pm. Don't yours? Taking him outside onto the deck, we proceeded to have a very pleasant discussion about the alpaca industry. He called me sensible. I thanked him for responding to my husband's email. I am not really sure what will hap

Bit of a media storm in a tea cup about the Health & Safety Bill which has classified "Other Farming" as high risk meaning you need a person responsible for Health & Safety etc. Of course Other Farming includes alpaca farming. The Bill is still being discussed and I am sure they'll sort it out but in the process, the media got all hot under the collar and one of the politicians who was put on the spot claimed that alpacas bite people and it hurts. Apparently a few of his coll

Finally had a few days feeding out...IN THE SUNSHINE! Spring might be on its way. Famous Last Words. Whatever, the days are getting longer meaning my window for feeding out between school pick up, dinner, homework, bath and bed is getting a bit more realistic. And we have weaned our first batch of babies so halter training is go and I get to spend time with the babies. Some of them look quite good although sadly this year I think we lost our best two, one to a broken leg and