Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

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Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby DJR » Sat Oct 01, 2016 1:51 pm

Here are some candids from the last week or two around the farm, for your squeeing pleasure. :mrgreen:

Day-old chicks I found a week or so ago. It's chilly here now especially at night, but momma is doing a great job with them and they are thriving.
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My newest venture: alpacas! Here they are on day 1 at my farm, investigating the alien "cat" creature.
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My daughter LOVES the alpacas, and the feeling is quite mutual. This was from this morning.
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These are yearling males. There are actually five of them but the older grey male prefers to hang out with my llama. We'll be bringing home some bred females at the end of this month, due to have their crias next August/September. Hold on to your hats because when I post cria pictures next year, it'll be UBER-SQUEE worthy!!!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby Hayburner » Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:18 pm

Too cute.
I was at a festival a weeks ago that had Alpaca's, they were quite vocal for treats! The noise they make is absolutely adorable!!!

Found some great socks for winter, alpaca so is are the BEST!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby Quelah » Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:20 pm

Alpacas!!! I *am* jealous! I've always wanted some but when we bought the farm I imposed a "no exotics" policy on myself.
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby PaulaO » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:33 pm

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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby PaulaO » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:34 pm

Squee! There is an alpaca farm down the road. Is one named Jolene? Phil Dunphy on the show Modern Family brought home an alpaca named Jolene. Can their hair be spun into wool?
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby DJR » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:39 pm

PaulaO wrote:Squee! There is an alpaca farm down the road. Is one named Jolene? Phil Dunphy on the show Modern Family brought home an alpaca named Jolene. Can their hair be spun into wool?


Yes, the main use of alpacas is to process their fleece into many different products including wool & felt. They have the softest fleece that is used to make many things including warm, fuzzy socks and comfy-cozy sweaters.
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby VBOpie » Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:35 pm

Is the young girl your daughter? That's an adorable picture of her and alpacas!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby DJR » Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:57 pm

VBOpie wrote:Is the young girl your daughter? That's an adorable picture of her and alpacas!


Yes that's my daughter!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby Koolkat » Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:59 pm

They're very cute, but I could swear they come from outer space!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby DJR » Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:05 pm

Koolkat wrote:They're very cute, but I could swear they come from outer space!


There is a definite "other-worldly" quality to them!
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby KathyK » Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:37 pm

Your adorable daughter and the alpaca she is holding look like they are best friends sharing a great secret. She is one very lucky little girl.
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Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

Postby DJR » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:31 am

KathyK wrote:Your adorable daughter and the alpaca she is holding look like they are best friends sharing a great secret. She is one very lucky little girl.


That's Nautilus, or "Nauti" for short. He is a total lovebug and the feeling is quite mutual with my daughter!
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