Rolling out my super-quick, utterly-temporary, don't-judge-me shearing bay #alpaca #shearing #farmlife #farming #alpacas Wendy Channing #kznmidlands | Endeavour Alpacas

This. This is why boundary-setting in alpaca farming matters. Alpacas are cute. Alpacas are curious. But let’s be honest: Alpacas are not cuddly - and they are absolutely not kind or gentle with one another. This is normal adult male behaviour (neutered or not!) and it happens daily. Don’t be fooled, it happens with females too- although generally not to this extent. When young alpacas are over handled, treated like a pet or toy; when inexperienced but well meaning folks try to “train” them to b