Alpaca mom and baby

[kimh]

My brother in law raises Alpacas. They are raised for their wool.
This baby was only a week old. I think another was born since I took this so will have to check it out.
Kimh
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1KmaPMi2M1UFNl31RQkiQhW6gKd4m0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1KmaPMi2M1UFNl31RQkiQhW6gKd4m0)

[Bob_Benner]

Very cute picture Kim, they look like big stuffed animals. Are they friendly animals?

[kevq]

Kim,
cute animals.

Bob,
they're pretty friendly and their wool is valuable. I don't if they spit at you like llamas.
Kev.

[JulieM]

So cute! I don't think I've ever seen a baby alpaca before...

[robpendragon]

Weird...not the animals, I talked to a girl last night & needs me to come to her farm to take pictures of their alpacas for their web site...*place twilight zone music here*:eek: :confused:

[Wendy]

Hi Kim ...

Oh that is just so sweet :)

Wendy

[kimh]

Oh Rob that is weird:eek:
Please show me what you come up with in your 'photo session'.
They are friendly. Saw them spit at each other (she didn't like the male advances:p ) but don't think they've spit at any people (yet).
Kimh

[chas3stix]

Alpaca sweaters on the hoof....:D
Look like they may be members of the llama family?
Chas

[robpendragon]

Oh Rob that is weird:eek:
Please show me what you come up with in your 'photo session'.
They are friendly. Saw them spit at each other (she didn't like the male advances:p ) but don't think they've spit at any people (yet).
Kimh

Ohh...I better remember to bring the spit cover for my lens.:D

[kimh]

When talking to a lady at the "Alpaca" store (really!!!) in St. Augustine last week she told me they are originally from an area of sub-zero weather (as usual I forgot the little detail of exactly where:o ). I can't imagine them being very happy (or profitable) here in sunny (hot) Florida. I think their wool will adapt to the heat somewhat and not be as thick.
Kimh

[msbrad]

How cute! They do look like stuffed animals.
Do they have different color fur, or has baby not changed yet?
Does your brother in law live in Florida? I hope you get some more pictures
as the baby grows.
m

[CalamityJanet]

Great shot, Kim! How did you get them to pose like that? Alpacas have the most beautiful eyes...but if they spit it might be tricky to get a close-up!

[kimh]

My brother in law lives close to us so must get over and take some follow up pictures. The first time I saw them I cracked up because one of them looked like it had this page-boy haircut--it was just funny!! (The alpaca, not the bro.in law:) )
Kimh