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Guest blog by B_twin [message #19504]

Sat, 15 August 2009 19:27

b_twin_1
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Read about alternate methods of alpaca transportation... Wink

I've got a plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a weasel ~ Blackadder

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Sat, 15 August 2009 20:36

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Baaaaaaaby alpaca! *wipes smooch marks off the screen*

Thanks for the story. I had no clue alpaca could be transported in cars! I'd assumed they were like horses and needed trailers. Then again, the alpaca I saw at the fiber festival last year were *tiny* little things...for livestock, anyway. They were just *charming*, too. I loved them!

Smooshes!

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Sat, 15 August 2009 21:32

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Oh, he's BEAUTIFUL. I so, so, so want an alpaca now. Do you think I could fit one in my front yard? *grin*

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Sun, 16 August 2009 01:38

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Thanks, b_twin-1. People raise llamas here and I've seen them at county/state fairs, but so far no alpaca. Llamas are cute, but alpaca are cuter. Very Happy

I'm not too surprised that your sedan transport was successful. Some years ago, Smithsonian magazine had an article about llamas that revealed that they would comfortably ride in a minivan. It also said that they could be housetrained, and one interviewee said that their llamas liked to come in the house and watch TV with the rest of the family.

I have read that llamas hum. Do alpaca hum as well as whine?

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Sun, 16 August 2009 02:47

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Ithilien wrote on Sat, 15 August 2009 21:32

Oh, he's BEAUTIFUL. I so, so, so want an alpaca now. Do you think I could fit one in my front yard? *grin*

Hahaha I'm sure I could find an "alpaca" to fit your front yard. Wink

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Sun, 16 August 2009 02:51

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There are plenty of alpaca that travel about in minivans. It is a very handy way when you don't really want a trailer. (It would have been a much easier way than the sedan!!)
I've certainly heard of people that let their llama come inside ... housetraining is no problem. I would have issues with their tendency to leave "artistic impressions" (in green) around the house though if there was more than one animal involved!
And yes, alpaca "hum" too. Smile

Different hums (and whines) depending on the circumstances.

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Sun, 16 August 2009 07:59

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so very, very cute... thank you!

Life always, always finds a way.

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Sun, 16 August 2009 08:34

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Charming creatures! Incidentally, how do you pronounce them? Is it AL-pack-ah, or al-PAY-cah, or something else?

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Sun, 16 August 2009 09:55

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Lovely story! Smile

I really do like the look of alpaca and they sound like great characters. Do the mums normally have single babies or twins? Donny looks very imposing.

We went over to the Llama park in Sussex a couple of summers ago and that was very interesting. I notice that they won't sell llamas or alpaca unless they're going somewhere to be with others of their kind, so that's very responsible of the farm from what you say about the need for company.

Remind me never to come between alpaca who are settling their issues! Smile

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Sun, 16 August 2009 12:22

Jeanne Marie
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Neat post, thanks B-Twin!! WAY cute critters!
Smiles,
JM

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Sun, 16 August 2009 15:57

Fake Frenchie
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Awwwww! Donny was sooo cute.

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Sun, 16 August 2009 16:03

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Great story! Thanks for sharing. Smile

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Sun, 16 August 2009 16:35

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Mrs Redboots wrote on Sun, 16 August 2009 08:34

Incidentally, how do you pronounce them? Is it AL-pack-ah, or al-PAY-cah, or something else?

The first way Smile

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Sun, 16 August 2009 16:39

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AJLR wrote on Sun, 16 August 2009 09:55

Do the mums normally have single babies or twins?

Singles. Twins are exceptionally rare (esp. live ones). They aren't built to carry and deliver (or raise) twins. It does happen very occasionally - and only in countries where they get a lot of specialised care because they wouldn't be full term deliveries.

I've got a plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a weasel ~ Blackadder

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Sun, 16 August 2009 18:59

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REALLY? I'm used to al PACK ah.

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Sun, 16 August 2009 19:02

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Robin wrote on Sun, 16 August 2009 18:59

REALLY? I'm used to al PACK ah.

Well if you are going to be *picky* - yes you are right.
It was more accurate than the 2nd option though. Razz

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Sun, 16 August 2009 19:56

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There was just a story on the national news here tonight about a golf course in North Carolina that uses llamas as caddies:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#32438751

Maybe you could rent out your alpaca!

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Mon, 17 August 2009 10:33

Mrs Redboots
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b_twin_1 wrote on Mon, 17 August 2009 00:02

Robin wrote on Sun, 16 August 2009 18:59

REALLY? I'm used to al PACK ah.

Well if you are going to be *picky* - yes you are right.
It was more accurate than the 2nd option though. Razz

Well I did say "Or something else".... But however you say it, he's gorgeous.

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Mon, 17 August 2009 15:47

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We may be discussing alpacas rather than llamas, but I am still irresistibly reminded of the llama song. I'm so sorry, everyone. Wink

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Mon, 17 August 2009 16:32

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Haha that's on the favourite's list from way back. Wink

My fav bit (of course) is the line "Not a llama" and the pic is an alpaca.... closely followed by "Half a llama" and the pic is a small llama...
I know. I please easily. *g*

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