Visitors at the Farm

This summer has been filled with people visiting our alpacas. John struggles most with the introduction of new people at Alpaca Shack. Once we have introduced him and he shakes hands, the new comers are more than welcome. Smiling broadly, he takes them to see our new cria, Sokanon and the other five alpacas.

We were honored to have a family originally from Iraq, now relocated in Michigan, come to see the alpacas. Also, our close friend, Beth, from Vermont, spent a couple of days with her two neices and her nephew.

But the most enthusiastic visitor, by far, was John's cousin from Hamlin, New York. Taylor is eleven years old, and she spent all of her time out in the pen with the animals. It was love at first sight. Eagerly grabbing the rake, she head down to the pasture to clean poop!

Having visitors helps the alpacas adjust to new people. This is especially important as we make plans to enter our yearlings in the Empire Extravaganza in Syracuse this fall. It also gives John a chance to practice his socializing skills. We see progress in all areas in both cases!