Yesterday was Earth Day and I happened to see this cool rainbow.....



Although its something of a pain that its still raining in mid April when we have been looking forward to spring weather and alpaca shearing is just around the corner. Another part of me is relieved that we don't have to start running the irrigation in the alpaca pastures just yet....

Yesterday, I went out to check some fencing on anew alpaca ranch and with the exception of some barbed wire everything was fine. Then I noticed some juniper bushes and after some online investigation I managed to confirm that Juniper is in fact poisonous to alpacas. I thought it was but wanted to be absolutely certain.

Its funny how sometimes when we introduce new owners to alpacas we can take so much for granted and not bother to give them the support (advice and guidance) that makes life so much more enjoyable. So while my trip out there took an hour, in the grand plan of things it was actually invaluable for the new owners.

Yesterday, I also received an e-mail from further east and was amazed at the level of support a friend and client of mine was receiving:

Jess and Cookie have spent several days visiting our ranch instructing us in alpaca care, giving CDT and Ivermec shots for m-worm prevention and gave us a good supply of grain, Bermuda hay, yeast, oats, halters, parasitology microscope and equipment, medical records on the girls, and nail clippers, etc. They also brought a supply of panels to form a holding pen for the front of the alpaca barn which have proven immensely useful.....

Moral of the story, relationships are everything even when it comes to alpaca breeding and as you drive home from sharing what you know you might well be rewarded with a rainbow of your own......

Okay farming duty calls....have a great day.

Adrian