Following in the wake of a snowstorm yesterday, we decided to bring in the alpacas for the night. As we had lost one of the hens the previous day, we also made a point of doing a role call prior to putting them in for the night and would you believe it.......... another one was missing!! I made the usual searches in and around the field shelters, etc but could find no sight nor sound of her. If it was the old fox up to his tricks again, I would of thought that we would see some evidence of a struggle (feathers, etc) but nothing was found. Maybe the culprit was one of the Buzzards we have nesting locally! We shall see what tomorrow brings!
As the day started with a clear, sunny sky, we turned out the alpacas who welcomed the chance to frolic in the virgin snow (that is apart from the foxes footprints!). With the temperature staying below freezing for most of the day, it was a good day to be active outside. Interestingly, no sooner had I re-filled the water buckets they started to freeze over again. In this weather, they most certainly welcome the haylage which they devour with relish!
Signing off for today to have a shower and clean up!
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of another loss, it sounds like it could well be the buzzards if no evidence of a struggle.
The Alpacas look happy enough with the snow, we have escaped the snow this time round, just heavy frost.
Take care.
We have no snow - yet - much to Sam's disappointment! It is very cold, though, and I know what you mean about the water freezing over!
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