Recent content by merrikbush

Thank you! That's very good to know. We definitely have coyotes in the area, and one resident bobcat. I'm putting up 6-plus-foot no-climb fencing. If I had a guard llama, would I still need hot wire? Thanks so much for your help!

Hi folks, Hoping for some expert advice! I just purchased 4 female "companion" alpacas, which have been socialized (two cria/two older females). My goal is to use them as therapy animals for chronically ill father and son, who will live on the property (dementia and anxiety). My son fell in...

I've been wondering same about getting a "pet" rescue cow for my backyard farm (I have alpacas, chickens, and now looking for pygmy goats). This is very illuminating--and a reality check. Thank you.

Hi! I'm new here and just bought a 6.5-acre "country home" to realize my dream of creating my own personal companion farm (not for breeding or business). I am looking to start with two or three alpacas, and of course would love the sweetest and friendliest. What is the best approach? Should I...