I picked up a new llama last week. She is one year old and her name is Grace. My long term readers might remember my talking about my old (81) friend Joan, affectionately known as the Llama Lady. She has had a bad few months and can no longer live out here alone, taking care of all her animals. She has finally come face to face with this and has had to re-home all her animals and move into an apartment in the city. To help her out I decided I could fit one more llama into my herd.
Little Grace easily fit into my van. Here she is, getting her first look at her new home.
Here are my Diva's, getting their first glimpse of the new girl.
I removed Grace's halter and she soon hopped out of the van on her own.
The Diva's came running over to check her out. Grace was brave and stood her ground.
Here comes big boy Indie, to do his own checking out.
After everyone had a good sniff they began to move away from Grace, who pursued them. I was surprised that all my llamas seemed almost to be afraid of Grace and they ran away fast through the woods, heading for home, leaving poor Grace behind. She seemed to be afraid to go through the woods. I checked on her frequently and brought her hay out in the field. Next day it was the same, my old llamas wanted nothing to do with this young upstart and left her alone in the field. Finally I went out with a pan of grain, stood near her until she would approach me which took an hour of standing still, but once she started eating the grain I was able to lead her down the lane and home. I closed the gates so all the llamas are stuck in the fields near the house for now until they adjust to Grace, and she to them. She seems to be quite at her ease, but the others are having more trouble. I notice she has green slime on her ears, evidence of being spit upon. But she is doing great. Everyone will adjust in time.
Indie and Grace
I hope you all are doing fine too. Spring is right around the corner, already the daffodils are showing their green heads and my snow drops are blooming, the birds are singing their wild songs. Won't be long now.
Oh, I almost forgot, Happy Valentines Day to you all. I♥ you.
Be well.
