I totally agree with you, Tim. This is a learning forum for sure. One of our first purchases was a nice Suri female from back East. The breeder said she was the first born on their ranch and very friendly, her name even had something like "Gentle" in it. When she got here she was NASTY. Even the shipper said she kicked him EVERY time he went in to clean and was extremely accurate too, if you know what I mean. So we really thought the breeder had lied to us. She kicked me every chance she got so I made it a point to brush against her gently every time I went in with her and just ignored the kicks. Cursed because they hurt, but ignored them. She got better but was never very nice. Then low and behold, she gives birth and becomes as sweet as pie. During her first pregnancy she was so nasty and for the last two pregnancies has been really sweet. Who knew? Not the breeder, as it was her first pregnancy and she was newly pregnant. So, you live and learn and that's what makes this business interesting.
Its just when I hear stories of experienced breeders taking advantage of inexperienced buyers, it makes my blood boil. I'm so glad that story was posted here. Kudos to that farm for their diligence in handling the situation and also for posting it here so that future buyers can read it and learn instead of making the same mistake.
SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA
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