I wonder if every alpaca farmer can remember the very first time they heard about alpacas? I certainly can and it would make a great collection of stories if someone took the time to put them all down on paper (or hard drive) ...well its a project for next winter.

The concrete drain pipes under the drive had separated and the drive was slowly falling into the drain and being washed away....so today we dug out the offending pipes and reconnected them which was a simple task...and I suspect a case of "a stitch in time saves nine".

After that I have been very busy completing various pieces of alpaca related paperwork including the insurance claim for Felina....quite a good deal of documented evidence is required and I think it would be very useful if this were known from the outset.

But enough whining - the sun is shining and the alpacas are enjoying their last full week in fleece before shearing on Sunday...

The necropsy on Felina didn't reveal any clear cause of death other than congestive heart failure. However, I intend to scour the pastures this week in search of any unknown plants or weeds.

Well that's about all for today as usual there is masses of paperwork and not enough time with the alpacas.


Adrian Stewart - click here to go to Mulberry Alpacas

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