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- Now that we have invested in our first alpacas I have some concerns that will affect how things
shape up. First is how these animals will adapt to this desert climate.
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had a few brushes with natural and domestic predators namely large cats, coyotes, dogs and even a badger. I think proper
fencing is going to eat up a lot of our budget in the near future. We buried the bottom wire on the pens so other animals
can't dig under the fence but I still worry about them climbing over.
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- To maintain the highest quality standards for our products.
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provide the best customer service possible.
- To promote an inclusive workplace and help the community.
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Now that the alpaca have proven they could endure the heat of the summer relitivley easy. We are
looking forward to growing our herd these are amazing animals and a welcome addition to 3W Ranch.
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Come
and get us
Yesterday UPS delivered our new halters and nail clippers,
so this morning after Beau & Wally got their pedicures I thought we'd go for a walk. They got so excited they pulled
the lead rope out of my hand and went running for the water. When I got to the lake they were knee deep drinking. As I came
closer they went deeper daring me to come get them. Well this looked like a good photo op so I ran back to the house to grab
the camera. When I returned Beau was swimming and Wally was tangled in his rope, I was thinking if he gets it wrapped around
his legs I might have to play lifeguard and go swimming too. I sat down on shore and shot a couple dozen pictures while the
guys played. After a half hour or so Beau started shivering but Wally hadn't had enough yet. I called out LUNCHTIME and
they both came running, when they ran by the house they took a shortcut across the patio. Being soaked Wally lost his footing
and slid sprawled out like on ice, it was too funny wish I had the camera out. They beelined for their stall where lunch was
served and I couldn't wait to come in and post these pix. It's A boy! Today started out as a special day (my oldest son's birthday #27) we've
been cleaning up around here getting ready for his annual b-day party. Each year we host a camp-out for his friends to help
him celebrate. While we were working I heard one of the alpaca squealing when we got to the window I could see a new cria
(baby alpaca) hopping around the pen. We've raised a couple young alpaca, but this is the first to be born here and on
my son's birthday :)
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| I tried to get a shot of his face, he's camera shy. |
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| Mom's running interference. |
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just went out to see if everybody's doing OK, mom just finished delivering the placenta(I'll spare you that shot :).
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| The birthday boy. Still wobbly :) |
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| Baby found breakfast - looks like mom's got it handled. |
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