The unpacking has commenced We currently have ten female alpacas believed to all be carrying babies. Before I continue, here are some interest facts and terminology from the alpaca world. The alpaca is an induced ovulatory, which means that the act of…
Two weeks ago we came upon the opportunity to re-home one lonely Muscovy duck and her 12 ducklings and although unprepared, we brought them home. Despite our best efforts to keep them safe from predators, it would appear we overlooked the possibility that…
Sometime last year I attended a conference for professionals dealing with children with cerebral palsy where a paediatric neurologist said something that has always stuck with me – “birth is the single most dangerous experience you will have in your lifetime.” Those words struck…
Little Emilia is not so little anymore. I mean, she’s still tiny but she keeps reminding me that she’s a ‘big girl now, mummy.’ When she was really, really little, like a pea in my tummy (or maybe like a melon, as medically it’s…