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I retired a couple of years ago and decided I need something more to do. So, I decided to start a backyard farm. I have two katadin sheep and two Alpacas. I like to walk and walk 3 to 4 miles a day. I take my critters on my walks. There are many good walking trails near were I live. I...

In my pasture, there are several trees, Cedar Trees, and Douglas Fir trees. My alpacas constantly nibble on the branches or more specifically the needles. I try to discourage it but they also manage to get into them. I have looked online to see if evergreens are harmful to Alpacas and can not...

I have 2 Alpacas that I am keeping as pets in my backyard farm. I want to train my alpacas to go on walks with me. So far it's working out ok. We walk a couple times a week and they are now used to the noises and activity we see on our walks. I have them haltered and hold their lead. They walk...

I am interested in Alpacas. I currently have 2 older neutered male alpacas. I am raising them primarily as pets. My backyard farm consists of 2 sheep, 2 alpacas, and 3 chickens. I want to train the alpacas to go on walks with me (on a lead) much as you would take a dog for a walk. So, far it's...