That breaks my heart, too. I sold a girl last fall, and she has a very good home, but I do hate taking them away from the herd they were born into and grew up in.
And this old girl had been on the sales list as a companion, but now that she's having some age related challenges, there's no way I'll separate her from the herd she's known for these past 6 or 7 years.
It doesn't get very hot here, usually. Although we did have a major heatwave of triple digit temps last summer, it only lasted a few days. We're lucky to get a full three months of over 80º weather, and spring is generally on the chilly side.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On May 1, 2010, at 11:07 AM, Tina Travis wrote:
I can see the good in that--it doesn't get that hot where you are does it? Best wishes with that girl.I do not have any over the age of 12 yet.I bought young animals and have built my herd by holding back my nice females as they were born--I have several generations in my girl herd.They have strong family bonds especially the females.When girls are sold and come back for breedings they just fall right back in with mom,sisters,daughters,aunts.It is almost sad to think we seperate them by sale.
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: Sat, May 1, 2010 12:30:27 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Advice
To tell the truth I'm considering not shearing one of my huacayas this year. She's very old and she suffered all winter from the cold. Even at a full year's growth, she's only got 2" Poor old girl. But she's got a great appetite, so she's not ready to go quite yet.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:45 PM, Tina Travis wrote:
We had a very cold winter stretching my blanket supply to the limit for extended amounts of time which is not normal for us.The A/C is in my trailer and if you ever get stuck in traffic in the middle of summer the A/C could save your alpacas from heat stress.There are many ways to do any one thing and still come out with a very positive outcome.Enough said there is room for all of us in this world and our diffrent views too. Have a nice weekend!!
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!!!!
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail. com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 10:11:10 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Advice
Upsets me? Sorry, I don't think I said I was upset.
I just think the practice is unsound. In my mind, putting a blanket on an animal is much more sensible and easier than air conditioning and other cooling practices over and above what we generally do for huacayas in the warm months.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Apr 30, 2010, at 7:13 PM, Tina Travis wrote:
Sorry it upsets you so much but it is all about management of your herd.Suri's get cold in the winter here and I worry more about the suri's that have been shorn a couple times and the lack of fleece to keep them warm for the winter.
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!!!!
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail. com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 8:59:54 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Advice
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
traviselkhornalpaca s@yahoo.com
www.elkhornalpacas. com
Alpacas are a rare treasure,
one that I like to share!!!!
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail. com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.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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