Kestle Alpacas

16/02/2025

There's nothing more satisfying than a healthy bunch of alpacas celebrating.

When being in the fields is not enough, let's take over the lawn!

08/02/2025

This is one of my favourite shots of the farm. I took this picture in August 23. By then, Trelawney had already left the group to join the boys and Quechua had just been conceived. So in the picture are all the girls of the Diamond saga. All wrapped up by champion genetics, they display their excellence, not only in their prime quality fleeces, but also in the gratifying conformations and enjoyable calm behaviour....

This is one of my favourite shots of the farm. I took this picture in August 23. By then, Trelawney had already left the group to join the boys and Quechua had just been conceived. So in the pictur…

04/02/2025

I decided I was going to take some pictures to show how nice the dams are looking. They were a bit wet, as the weather did not follow the forecast as always, but also they were not interested in having pictures taken. They would move away, turn their heads, walk behind one another... The pictures are not good. I'm leaving here just a few of the worst examples, so when I show you the alpacas in the next few weeks, you can think they look really good. I will also take tips or tricks to take pictures, maybe also donations for a proper camera. 🙂 Harley Queen Netherite Peggy Netherite Stardust

I decided I was going to take some pictures to show how nice the dams are looking. They were a bit wet, as the weather did not follow the forecast as always, but also they were not interested in ha…

01/02/2025

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi I frequently talk to my animals. I mainly talk to the alpacas, but I also talk to the chickens and Robin. I think Robin understands but he doesn't really care. He always lands there, next to me, very suddenly and he just wants to know what I'm doing....

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi I frequently talk to my animals. I mainly talk to the alpacas, but I also talk …

24/01/2025

Trelawney shyly letting the grey through.

Exciting life ahead! He's moving soon to a new home. His gentle nature and his colours will be missed.

19/01/2025

Quechua and Aymara are doing really well on their own. Showing an amazing calm nature and growing fast. Beautiful shapes and fleeces. Looking forward to see how they develop.

13/01/2025

Weaning day for Quechua and Aymara.
They have lots of treats, extra feed and company to help.

31/12/2024

This is what it looks like when keeping the girls in -every night- does not keep them any cleaner. It's good to see that, even though some of our girls left the farm and we haven't seen more than two crias born in Kestle last season, the youngsters are looking fabulous, strong and healthy. Yes, the coat is not the cleanest, but Aymara is looking stunning and Quechua's coat is pretty impressive....

This is what it looks like when keeping the girls in -every night- does not keep them any cleaner. It’s good to see that, even though some of our girls left the farm and we haven’t seen…

31/12/2024

To all our friends and family, to all that pop in and say hello, to the ones that just look and don't comment, to the ones that ask but don't see us here... to our colleges, helpers, to the children and the big ones that come to see us with the excuse if bringing the little ones, to the ones that come from nearby or lands afar. To all of you, we wish you the most wonderful year.

Happy 2025!

16/12/2024

I had it on mind. Today I called them their names and they suit them well. I've never met someone so indecisive choosing names for their animals. I can finally introduce properly Quechua (Aka the boy, naughty boy, sometimes also 007) and Aymara (the girl, Aka pretty face):

I had it on mind. Today I called them their names and they suit them well. I’ve never met someone so indecisive choosing names for their animals. I can finally introduce properly Quechua (Aka…

29/11/2024

One of those relationships you have to enjoy while it lasts, as you know there's an unavoidable end to it. The Boy and the Girl:

One of those relationships you have to enjoy while it lasts, as you know there’s an unavoidable end to it. The Boy and the Girl:

26/11/2024

We did not have much of it since the summer, which was rather wet for a summer. Then in November came the rain, the wind, some snow, then a very heavy rainfall that left the surface covered in a raging torrent. Clearing the water bed was not so much fun. The debris from branches and leaves was threatening the water course, that run with a layer of poignant residue....

We did not have much of it since the summer, which was rather wet for a summer. Then in November came the rain, the wind, some snow, then a very heavy rainfall that left the surface covered in a ra…

17/11/2024

This is the boy. Every year we get a boy, year after year, a one single boy. And for a long time, each one of the boys get to be called the boy until eventually we come across a name we think suitable for the particular animal. The Boy born in 2024 So far, after nearly five months, this one is still just…...

This is the boy. Every year we get a boy, year after year, a one single boy. And for a long time, each one of the boys get to be called the boy until eventually we come across a name we think suita…

07/11/2024

It's not good news today. She fought for days and days. Until the very last second. Even when she was unwell she was sweet, she was tame and looked into your eyes, talking to your soul. Her colour was awesome, her touch was magic. She was so dense and soft! Ivory awakened the curiosity of the judges, so she gave us prices for a wonderful fleece....

It’s not good news today. She fought for days and days. Until the very last second. Even when she was unwell she was sweet, she was tame and looked into your eyes, talking to your soul. Her c…

05/11/2024

We have a very poorly Ivory. She lost weight drastically in 24 hours. She held on during the weekend and yesterday she started to look better. Possible gut infection, she is getting treatment and improving very slowly. She won't be having a baby next year.

Still not over, but we're feeling positive.🤞🏻

24/10/2024

It didn't quite look like it, and the weather app is not always accurate with the forecast, but just in case we brought the animals in. Dry and cosy Good job we did! It's chucking it down!!

It didn’t quite look like it, and the weather app is not always accurate with the forecast, but just in case we brought the animals in. Dry and cosy Good job we did! It’s chucking it do…