When it is time for alpacas to grow up

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There comes a time to move on, or at least not be so dependent. This is true of all forms of life, including our own. Happenings in the valley with the swans got me thinking about this. The adults confirmed that the cygnets could fly and then left them the next day.

With cria, we wean and separate or leave the mums to do it themselves - depending on a number of factors. This includes the field layout, the number of animals, the amount of grazing and the cria's age, size, weight and maturity. They or we usually work it out.

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Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices.

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