I understand the "show expectation", however, I think it's ridiculous and really a very bad thing. I cannot understand why the show division supports this practice.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:47 PM, Tina Travis wrote:
Haucayas always,Show suris it is very excepted that they go 2 yrs.as long as you manage them correctly during hot times--Belly shearing goes along way in keeping suris
cool.Been doing it this way for 11 yrs never had heat stress with any of my Pacas. I would never do that with a huacaya.I believe she will end up getting a full cut.My alpacas have shade,water,fans,and soaker hoses to lay on in the heat of the day.I am a full time rancher so I am always here to monitor my animals during the hot times and the very cold times.My trailer has A/C so travel to shows is not an issue either.
Tina Travis
Elkhorn Alpacas
31655 Elkhorn Glen
Warrenton,MO.63383
636-359-0250 / 636-459-8930
traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com
www.elkhornalpacas.com
Alpacas are a rare treasure,
one that I like to share!!!!
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 8:34:03 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Advice
It's my opinion that all alpacas, suri or huacaya, should have full body shearing done each and every year.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:27 PM, Tina Travis wrote:
I have both Huacaya and Suri alpacas have been in the business lots of years---this year one of my most promising show Suri girls ended up with a belly shear gone way wrong!! I am not sure if I should now have her completely shorn or leave it and see if it grows out to correct it's self by fall,or cut on the perfect side to even it out with messy side?? Anyone know what might work out best.My worst fear is shear her completely but I thought someone might have some good advice?Thanks, T
Tina Travis
Elkhorn Alpacas
31655 Elkhorn Glen
Warrenton,MO. 63383
636-359-0250 / 636-459-8930
traviselkhornalpaca s@yahoo.com
www.elkhornalpacas. com
Alpacas are a rare treasure,
one that I like to share!!!!
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