Living with Alpacas will be a seasonal article about what I'm learning as I go through the process of caring for these amazing animals. I've already grown from three Suri alpacas to seven and I only have one acre of land to devote to them. Hmmm. How will I do this? I've got a plan, so stay involved to find out how we're making it work.
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The secret is rotating your fields and weeding whenever possible. I have three fields, but only use two. One is always resting. Right now, I'm holding it for December, when we have mud and lots of guests who want to visit the alpacas. Nothing like having good footing when you're walking in the fields instead of sloshing through the mud.
Also, I overseeded in September with 80% Orchard Grass and 20% Ky. Bluegrass. It popped right up and I kept it watered so it's growing in very nicely. The rotation really helps when it begins to look sparce.