“Caoimhe”, pronounced Keeva, joined us during 2020s spring quarantine. I’d been casually looking for alpacas or llamas for time and stumbled across these two at a new goat contact’s place.
Caoimhe has some vision issues and is rather shy but she’s actually coming around surprisingly well. Once caught, she stands politely for petting and has even been known to linger for a bit once released. She’s getting more curious by the day and is becoming easier and easier to catch.
As for the name, I’ve always loved Irish and Scottish names. Figuring that Caoimhe was so timid she would be unlikely to join the zoo and thus not need a name tag to confuse people with, I picked one of my favorite but totally confusing names for this pretty girl.
RIP. Caoimhe passed unexpectedly in October of 2021 and will be greatly missed.
Caoimhe has some vision issues and is rather shy but she’s actually coming around surprisingly well. Once caught, she stands politely for petting and has even been known to linger for a bit once released. She’s getting more curious by the day and is becoming easier and easier to catch.
As for the name, I’ve always loved Irish and Scottish names. Figuring that Caoimhe was so timid she would be unlikely to join the zoo and thus not need a name tag to confuse people with, I picked one of my favorite but totally confusing names for this pretty girl.
RIP. Caoimhe passed unexpectedly in October of 2021 and will be greatly missed.
“Callum” is our male alpaca. He’s much bolder and more curious than Caoimhe. Callum will usually come up to inspect any visitors, although touching when he’s loose is hit or miss. He’s a sweet, brave boy though and I’m sure once we get parties up and going again, he’ll adjust just fine.
DOB 12/27/2020
"Hamish"
Caoimhe was already pregnant when she arrived here at the farm and "Hamish" was born just after Christmas. This little sweetheart will be sticking around as we continue to build up the alpaca herd. Hamish is the most friendly of the alpacas and is always quick to come up to say hello, and maybe even give some kisses if he feels like it. Beginning his photo debut at only weeks old, Hamish is a little camera hog and loves to pose for pictures.
"Hamish"
Caoimhe was already pregnant when she arrived here at the farm and "Hamish" was born just after Christmas. This little sweetheart will be sticking around as we continue to build up the alpaca herd. Hamish is the most friendly of the alpacas and is always quick to come up to say hello, and maybe even give some kisses if he feels like it. Beginning his photo debut at only weeks old, Hamish is a little camera hog and loves to pose for pictures.
After the unexpected loss of Caoimhe, the search began for a new alpaca to join the farm. "Clover" arrived around Thanksgiving '21 as a 4 year old. Clover is a big girl and a bit shy, but she's easy enough to handle and is slowly being introduced to zoo life.