https://www.openherd.comhttps://www.openherd.com/article-list/4356Most alpaca owners have heard the phrase “Alpaca Lifestyle.” I recently asked a friend “what does the Alpaca Lifestyle mean to you?” That got me thinking…what does it mean to me? Living with alpacas has enhanced my enjoyment and appreciation of the lifestyle we embraced nearly 38 years ago. It was then that we left Southern California and moved to the quaint town of Fair Play in Southern El Dorado County. We still live in the same house on seven acres in the same community. Instead of lea...Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:04:13 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/3403As I not so patiently wait for the birth of Chaccuna's cria I find myself thinking about how this amazing female rose to the status of the Grand Dam of Alpacas of Somerset Farm. Setting aside her age (she was born 9/20/2001) and her obvious "presence in the field" there are many factors critical to this solid foundation female. She has solid foundation genetics. Her sire was 5Peruvian Chaccu known for many solid attributes not the least of which was his density. Add to that she is a PPer...Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:48:03 +0000