We went off on a little scanning trip today to the Blackdown Hills. All five were pregnant and we got to look at the amazing work Ernie and Gill Reeves have done in getting their fencing and laneways organised. It all works beautifully and looks very smart. We also talked about UK Alpaca UK Alpaca and the fact that we buy fleece from owners big and small. They get cash for their fleece and the opportunity to buy back yarns at wholesale prices – a whole lot cheaper than going to a mini mill. We are also making short runs of yarns for clients who want particular counts or colours and we can make fancy yarns too, thinks like boucle or slub yarns, exciting times.
There is a sickly alpaca cria in the barn that has probably got pneumonia, not sure that she will make it but she is on the relevant drugs so we will just have to wait and see. We came home to a newborn in the paddock, a pretty little boy who is wobbling about at the moment trying to walk and hopefully about to suckle.