If you have perfect alpaca pastures then this will be of little interest to you. If on the other hand your alpaca pastures are like mine then you will be pleased to hear that now is the perfect time to start grooming them.

The grass and all other growth should be at something of an all time low so this is an ideal time to walk through the pasture and pull up any rocks that would either damage the mower or twist an ankle. How big is big? Well I don't rightly know, but if the rock would fit in your mouth then its too small to worry about. (Do not try to put rocks in your mouth, its just to help you visualise).

This is also a great time to pull weeds that have totally dried out over the winter and which will stick to your alpacas fleece.

At this time of year we create burn piles for all the weeds and brambles which we can light on the 1st of March providing there is enough air flow through the valley to maintain the air quality index...



Adrian Stewart