Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

In this episode, I muse on some of the realities we face when we choose to live with alpacas. I am not trying to put you off, well, only a little. But, I do want you to avoid having an unrealistic, romantic notion of what is will be like.

If you already have alpacas, you already know they bring highs and lows - joy and sorrow. But I wouldn't be without them.

If you can, go spend some time with some alpacas, and breathe.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Grow in experience and confidence and get things done. Plan intentionally and add small steps together to make good progress.

The geese continue to delight with their parenting skills.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Spring continues to arrive including some new goslings that were not expected.

It reminds me of some unexpected alpaca births we have had over the years.

While you are sitting with your alpacas, maybe you can learn to identify the different grasses and add them to your personal encyclopaedia.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Alpacas are such a delight to have in your life. I look at them and smile - and sometimes laugh. And then notice their eyes that look back. Hidden depths. I don't think I expected to be caught as much as I have been.

Spring advances and the alpacas are happy to have the larger birds - Canada Geese and Pheasants around in their midst, literally. More grass is welcome and sun for sun-bathing and encourages dust-bathing too!

Make room for a half-hour holiday with your alpacas.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Sheltering from a Spring shower reminds me of alpaca births here on the farm.

Feeding at both ends of the day, mending fences and watching the swallows. A good day. Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

I have talked about being more alpaca before (episode 97 back in November 2020) I wanted to revisit it and found four areas that struck me as important as the moment. I hope they might inspire you to be more alpaca in your 'normal life' too.

• Peaceful
• Protective
• Connected
• Readers

Sue Heatherington (my lovely wife) has just released two new podcasts. One is the reading of her book Quiet Disruptors and the other is called Be More Poet - about a posture rather than how to write poetry. Find them wherever you get your podcasts. And also

Quiet Disruptors Podcast

Be More Poet Podcast

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

In this episode, I share a lovely story about hats and her alpacas from a listener in France. Thanks for sharing with me and then letting me share it with everyone else.

Spring continues to arrive - delightful.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

I have many hats and I wear most of them. The alpacas sometimes seem to take exception.

Of course, the metaphorical hats we wear connect to roles and responsibilities. Listen in as I talk hats and alpacas.

LINKS

Tilley Hats

Claire Whitehead – UKAlpacaVet

Marty McGee-Bennett – Camelidynamics

The Podcasting Workshop

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Alpaca shows can be a great place to learn what to notice, how to describe and what to give priority to. Lots to be seen and heard. Animals to be seen and lovely alpaca people to be met.

Often they are available online if you are not able to travel.

This is the link for the British Alpaca National show here in the UK.

Website: http://basnationalshow.co.uk/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bas5946/featured

If you can't get to a show maybe have one of your own and spend some time looking closely at the animals you have on your farm. Sounds like it could be fun - and potentially useful for you.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

In this episode, I offer you three things you can do to help you thrive. The good news is they will also help your alpacas.

1. Find somewhere to sit.
2. Be clear about what you want.
3. Stay connected.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

Geese joined the alpacas in their field just before feeding time, which got a little complicated. A cold but dry frosty morning made for a lovely time standing with my female alpacas while they had breakfast. Unfortunately, the sun had not arrived at the spot I was standing, so I got a little chilled – especially the hand holding the phone as I recorded this episode.

I would like to take the protective coats off our two old girls but it is still too cold at night. Spring may be coming but it’s not quite here yet.

My new Wellington boots are helping me better navigate the muddy slopes. Warm and dry feet are essential for any alpaca owner. 

The shift in dynamics after losing Millie has meant Hermione stepping up as the matriarch and enforcing who she is prepared to share feeding space with. 

As spring teases, the growth of nettles marks the slight warming, yet the frost poses a reminder of lingering cold, necessitating extra care for our older alpacas. Managing the alpacas’ diet during these transitional weather periods is crucial – balancing hay consumption with the slowly emerging grass. It’s a delicate equilibrium. 

I encourage everyone to spend time with their alpacas, embracing the quiet yet profound joy it brings. Connect with us at [email protected] with your stories and insights. 

Until next time, keep embracing the alpaca lifestyle, and remember, the most significant moments often come from the simplest of daily interactions. 

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.

If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.

Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) Ltd