Re: [AlpacaTalk] trimming feet etc
Hi all,
I have to say that I do think Marty McGee's ways to do things are
certainly good. I haven't taken her courses nor have I gotten around to
reading the books, but I do know a few things about the methods and I
know I need to learn more and practice them.
That being said, our usual way of doing herd health is to all gang up
(four of us) on the poor alpaca(s) and hold them as tightly as
possible, and then do whatever needs to be done. For feet, it often
comes down to the alpaca cushing and us rolling them on their sides and
holding tight... then trimming their toenails.
And after several years of shearing without restraints, this year we
did use the restraints on the ground but not a shearing table, I do not
feel that the table or the leg restraints are the least bit inhumane.
It immobilizes the alpaca making an unexpected escape attempt which can
injure the humans, and during shearing the alpaca can get a serious
cut... And to me making any procedure safer, from shearing to shots to
toenail trimming, that is much more humane than the other. The other
being manhandling and wrestling into submission..
them stand nicely would be the best!
I do hope you find someone closeby to help you with your herd health
chores. If we were closer we'd come help!
Heather
Heather Zeleny
West Wind Alpacas
Eugene, OR
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
Home of Avatar's West Wind Scirocco, El Bello's Padré, Pluro grandson
Sienna Illusion, and true black full Bolivian Cosby of Chelsea Farms!
http://www.westwind
http://www.alpacana
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