Re: [AlpacaTalk] hi from a new member

Welcome, Pam! You will find alpacas very therapeutic, there is something
almost spiritual about hanging out with them. They "pronk" (jump and run
around) at dusk and dawn (at least the younger ones do) and we sometimes take a
glass of wine out and just sit and enjoy them. I like to give our alpacas baby
carrots as treats, they love them. Remember, they have no bottom teeth in
front, so you have to cut up their treats for them.

A pointer - when they neck wrestle for feeding or status position, the
"loser" will scrunch up his/her face, open the mouth and look like they are dying.
It really scared me until a fellow breeder told me they call it "Pouty
Face". They are so docile you'd never know they were having a disagreement
otherwise. LOL

SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA

In a message dated 3/4/2009 9:11:18 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
sleepypinesaz@aol.com writes:

Hello,
My name is Pam, I'm from AZ, and just yesterday we added 4 Alpacas to our
family. We also have 3 sheep and a few goats.
This was very unexpected, so even though we are thrilled to have them, we
are rather unprepared! But we already love these beautiful animals.
I've been reading about them online from many different sites and learning
all I can.
My question for now is, what do you all give your alpacas for treats? I've
read carrots for one.
Our sheep and goats love animal crackers for treats. They get a few every
day. Are these okay once in a while for alpacas, or are they a no no?
I'm looking forward to learning all I can about my alpacas, and also using
their wool for the needle felted animals I make. I already make them with
sheep wool, but alpaca fleece will be a fun, new adventure.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your group.
Pam in AZ

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