Rosemary Metcalf gave us a wonderful tour. We started with the rules, no running, no flapping hands and let the alpacas approach you! We went into the main pen with the mamas and the llamas. The alpacas are friendly, but cautious creatures. They sported gorgeous fleeces and colors. Rosemary held one of the younger brown alpacas for the children to touch. He remained calm until Conner started towards his head. Even his "naughty" behavior was mild and when released, Conner commented that he "jumped like a reindeer."
We then went to the "boy pens". We all hand fed the alpacas and one was brought out to show us proper foot trimming, something alpacas require every two months. We explored their lovely and unique coats and saw how thick it was.
The whole time we walked around, the friendliest cat in the world was cosseted and held by my children. The cat, a tom, never once hissed, or even struggled with the kids. The boys also doubled back to a hay barn and discovered more cats that needed their attention.
We went to the farm shop where we were able to see a blanket, socks, hats and other items made from alpaca hair. We were educated and delighted all at once.
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