More Spring Colour in the Garden and Alpacas on the Move

A few more patches of colour in my garden :)

Yesterday I took Farquhar to join his friends Jack Sparrow and Pierre at Canowindra.  

Once they had worked out that it was their friend Farquhar joining them, they made it pretty clear my presence was no longer required!!

Driving there was very scenic with lush green paddocks full of new lambs and calves and all the canola in bloom.

Colourbration Show - Goulburn

Last weekend was the Colourbration Alpaca Show at Goulburn.  I helped out on the Saturday, and on Sunday showed Pierre.  It was a big, strong class and unfortunately he didn't place, but we had a fun day :)  I took Farquhar along to keep Pierre company.

They are pleased to be back home now, but handled their first outing very well :)  Pierre and Farquhar hang out with Jack Sparrow a LOT!!  If you find one, the other two are pretty much bound to be close at hand.

Catching Up the next bit

Bianca is a lovely little cria, pretty, charming, inquisitive and always seems 'happy'.

Yes, she thinks her yellow ear tapes look pretty fetching too!

On Sunday I came home to discover that Narcissus had given birth to our first 'home grown' cria, a first cria for dad Alba - a black female - good job!!  We've called her Nefertiti and she's doing very well :)

Monday saw the early arrival of (Black) Pearl's cria, a blue black male, who we initially named Prince Charming, but have since re-named Jack Sparrow.  He is a Kok son, and quite lovely :)

The biggest belly competition!  Winner in the alpaca class is Fresian, due on March 14

And in the llama class, its Trinket, due on March 15

Lucien is growing well, coming along with lead and halter class and generally throwing his weight around with the younger and lighter crias!!

Here he meets Uncle Totem (left) and dad Carter (right).

Prize for 'most likely to be faking' goes to Vevina, pretty sure there is no cria - except in her head!  Disappointed about that, but can't change it.

A second waterlily for the season - really enjoyed it :)