Well today couldn't be more different from yesterday. The sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky. It feels like everyone is getting ready for the big game and so we take advantage of the weather and the fact most people are getting ready for the Super Bowl to go up Mount Ashland and do some skiing.

Once we have put all the alpacas out and cleaned out the barn and adjacent paddocks of course!

Two people have e-mailed to ask about inserting microchips. There is a big debate about whether you should use the ones that are available now or wait for the new 15 character Government issue version. To which there is no short answer.

If you just want to know how to do it, then here is an article in the Mulberry Library with pictures. Just click on the link to read it.
How to Insert Microchips

I wrote the Microchip article this time last year and it tells you what to do in 15 easy steps.

If in doubt ask your vet to come and show you how.

Adrian Stewart