August, 2015

A visit from the vet…a good one!
We have actually had some quite nice weather over the last couple of days. When I say nice…I mean one layer of clothing nice, not hot enough to hunt out the shorts, but warm enough to take off my wellies. Despite the dreadful summer, we have not regretted cria shearing; all the newly purchased coats […]
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The value of a female alpaca with top notch genetics…
I might just have to admit to it…those close to me, and even those who are only slightly acquainted with me, have know this for some time…my alpaca addiction is out of control. This realisation came about on Saturday, when I took Goldmine for a mobile mating and came home with three females (purchased for […]
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Exciting Times!
We are having a very exciting time here at Beck Brow. Lots of plans for the future but more on that later… The less exciting bit is lots of matings and spit-offs. Paul and I spat off 42 females yesterday (ours, livery and on-farm). Goldmine did the first 20, and I was actually glad when […]
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