A full day today
Had some people come out to shear the Llamas -- they were actually pretty good about it this year but, they were forewarned and it took a while to catch them.
There is a good spot to set up the shearing stall and since my riding mower (Lil' Butt) is down for repairs, I was out there yesterday using the walk-behind mower and string trimmer getting the grass down.
The Llamas were watching me and taking notes...
This morning, I am out in the field with a bucket of the best treats -- rolled ration+molasses mixed with cut up carrot bits and they were having nothing of it. This stuff is crack to Llamas so I knew that something was up.
We finally managed to corral them and the shearing went a lot better than last year -- they are getting used to the process and they feel so much better after it's done.
I know a couple fiber people in town so the fleece will not go to waste.
Lulu and her son took me out to Father's Day dinner at the
new local restaurant.
Altogether a fun day -- early to bed since I do the store buying run tomorrow...
Posted by DaveH at June 16, 2013 7:56 PM