Husbandry tasks at Kensmyth Alpaca, Clay Meadow November 2021

Well those of you who do not know where Alpaca come from just need to know that it is a lot hotter than here! No seriously hotter than here and with lots more sunshine than (even with climate change) we have here in the Cotswolds. Peru, Chile, ranging across the plains with sparse grass, little wet ground and wall to wall sunshine might bring freezing conditions but it also means the whole herd need extra vitamins in winter.

This is administered in the form of a subcutaneous injection of ADE to each and every Alpaca – NOT just the cria, not just the pregnant mums – literally the whole herd.

What better time than to do each Alpacas eight toenails at the same time?

Perfect pedicures call for a good foot wash – surely? What better use for a fashionable lady is the refilling water trough?