What is analpaca? Analpacais adomesticatedmammal from South America. Thisruminant, orcloven-hoofedand cud-chewing mammal, is also known asLama pacos. Althoughrelated to the camel family,alpacasdon’t have the characteristic humps. Instead, they are slender with soft, silkyfleece. Their coveted f...
More relational and interactive with their charges than are donkeys or llamas, LGDs will assist with goat and sheep birthings and give special attention to stock that is ill or injured. If you have chickens and smaller livestock to protect, you can consider an alpaca. Alpacas are good at d...
Here it is–the story of What Katy Did. Katy’s name was Katy Carr. She lived in the town of Burnet, which wasn’t a very big town, but was growing as fast as it knew how. The house she lived in stood on the edge of the town. It was a large square house, white, with ...
If the NHS is gutted we will need more carers and more support for those, young and old, thrust into a life as a carer to their loved ones. It shouldn’t be this way. We should be able to rely on the state to protect us from the worst outcomes in life. No child should go hung...
This is No. 1 rooster. He's currently the boss. He is in charge of all the hens and this guy, No. 2 rooster: He's a young blue cochin, complete with feathers on his legs and feet. What he lacks in aggressiveness, he makes up for in cuteness. He has the most pathetic crow I...
I brought this instead of my go-toJ. Crew merino wool sweater, which I regretted not bringing because it’s a lighter, thinner layer I could wear under anything. This All Saints one is a bit bulkier, but I loved the look and thought it was perfect for Europe!
When considering how to dress in Paris, it is important to remember that the city style is tailored and chic, yet conservative with an edge. Parisians love neutral colors and adhere to the “No more than 3 colors” rule. To avoid standing out as a tourist on the Parisian streets, avoid...
Rather, they refer to processes in which something is given Through shaping, animals can learn to do amazing things—even ride a wave, like this alpaca shown with its trainer, Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi. © Pilar Olivares/Reuters/Corbis (positive reinforcement) or removed (negative ...
Rarer, but sometimes you’ll find kid mohair yarn, cashmere or baby alpaca fibers, or a blend of those. The selection of the more expensive fibers are beautiful to knit with if they are within your budget. It’s often quite pricey so it is a good idea to purchase when on sale. Buyin...
If you have sensitive skin, consider an alternative to regular sheep’s wool such as lambswool, cashmere, merino wool, or alpaca products. If you are looking for a wool alternative, look for a polyester top. Polyester is not quite as warm as wool, but is quick drying, lightweight, and...