In January we give all the adult females alpacas Vitamin A and D shots. Plus all the cria born in the previous year who will all receive another shot in March.
Today was the day. We tend not to herd the alpacas in for something this simple so we just walk around and give the shots as they eat their feed supplement.
It creates a more relaxed atmosphere all round as the other girls eat away not really interested in what is going on until its their turn.

Just one tip the vitamin supplement goes like treacle in cold weather so warm it up to body temperature. That makes it much easier to draw into the syringe and much easier to push.


By Adrian Stewart