South American 'nannies' looking after Welsh sheep

[Judi Lynn]

South American 'nannies' looking after Welsh sheep
11 May 2015 at 3:55pm



A pair of South American 'nannies' have arrived in Wales to look after a flock of Welsh sheep.

Nervous mothers are now resting easier thanks to their two male super-nannies.

Alpacas from the Andes are guarding a flock of sheep at the National Trust’s farm, Hafod-y-Llan in north Wales.

In a first for the conservation charity, the two male alpacas, affectionately called Bill and Ben, though their real names are Hernandes and Zapata, are currently guarding a field of 50 ewes and their lambs from predators including foxes.

More:
http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2015-05-11/south-american-nannies-looking-after-welsh-sheep/

[enlightenment]

1. Excellent.

I love alpacas. They're not particularly loveable, but they are so smart. And alpaca fiber *drool*.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Lucky you, if you've seen one or more in person! They are so #### interesting! n/t

[enlightenment]

3. When I lived in Colorado,

there was a couple down the road who raised llama and alpaca for fiber (I spin and weave), so I was fortunate to spend some up close and personal time with them. The babies are so cute you just want to laugh with joy when you see them!

[Judi Lynn]

4. Alpaca fibers make amazing sweaters. You have an enviable skill.

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Spinning, weaving would be enjoyable, worthwhile, and interesting.

Baby alpacas. Wow.

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Love this image of a little Peruvian girl with her alpaca friend.





Unbelievably beautiful. Absolutely melts your heart.
Never saw a baby alpaca picture until I went to look
for these in google.[/center]

[enlightenment]

5. Definitely one of Ma Nature's gifts.

Baby alpacas, that is.