Re: [AlpacaTalk] hi from a new member
Sorry, they have no TOP teeth. I'm losing it. : ) I think your alpacas
will get used to the sheep and goats. Some are kickers though, especially
when pregnant or nursing a cria. We have one that is a total B _ _ _ _ when
she's pregnant with a male cria, but sweet as a lamb when pregnant with a female
cria. Once she delivers a male, she is back to her sweet old self again.
They are definitely characters and each has their own personality.
You may want to check out your local farm vets to see if you have any who
treat alpacas. If not, find the closest one and rely on this site which is
what I do. It is INVALUABLE. (Thanks, Heather!)
SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA
In a message dated 3/5/2009 8:14:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
sleepypinesaz@
Hi Susan,
Thank you, I didn't realize they have no bottom teeth like goats. And now
I'll be prepared if I see them scrunching up their face or neck wrestling,
lol.
I can't wait till they settle in and feel more at home here. I have 2 males
and 2 females, a mother and 5 month old daughter. The males are separated.
I still don't know the age of the mother, but she has never been around
sheep from what I'm guessing. I finally let my sheep out with them under
supervision to see how it would go. My 2 year old pet sheep Little Bear,
whom we
bottle raised, went up to investigate, slowly walking up to mama with a
curious
look on her face. Mama promptly turned around and kicked her right in the
mouth. After much babying and spoiling Little Bear, we discovered she is
perfectly fine and didn't get hurt (as she showed us by happily munching
cookies
afterwards), but now she is staying clear away from the alpacas. Can't blame
her
there. We actually decided to put everyone back up and keep them separated
for a few more days until they are more used to each other through the fence.
Do you think mama alpaca will ever get used to my sheep? She clearly does
not like them. I have a few goats too but they are too afraid to go anywhere
near the alpacas.
I'm imagining they will all get used to each other in time.
Pam
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In a message dated 3/5/2009 1:18:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
_LunarStruck@
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
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