The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Llamas or Alpacas?

Friday, May 27, 2011

Llamas or Alpacas?

I've been calling these little darlings "llamas", but I'm now thinking they are "alpacas". Whatever they are, they are adorable and I would LOVE to have a couple of them grazing in my back yard. We were returning from a tag sale last Saturday when I spotted these little ones off in the distance. I had to stop and get a good look at them and take pictures. I fell in love. They seemed very gentle and didn't mind my being up close. The one followed me up and down the fence ~ no matter which way I went, he/she was right there by my side. It won't do me any good to research the pros and cons of having a couple of these cuties because I know DH will say No Way!! We have a good size yard, but I'm not sure how the neighbors would react either. I guess I'll just have to go visit this little farm outside of town if I want to see these sweet little faces. How can anything with a nose that big be so darn cute???

8 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Oh! They are soooooo cute with their little Punk-Do's after the shearing!
E-mail Jan as she has llamas and she will be able to tell you what they are.
I think size is part of the difference, though there could be a lot more.
I think you need a couple! :-)

XXOO~~
Anne; May 27, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Fluffy tops like my drake, poofs on those sweet alpacas...gentle, loving creatures. We have lots round here. xox Corrine; May 27, 2011 at 7:11 PM
yoborobo said...: HAHA! I love the 'do's! So cute with their little mop heads. I want one, too. But since I have a zoo here, I think I'll have to be good and say no. :) xox Pam; May 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Glad that I was able to see the animals up close with you. Yes, that one did follow you----I think that it took a shine to you. They are cute as can be. My vote is that they are llamas. The alpacas which I have seen are big and burly. Your sister; May 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Jan said...: I'd say alpacas. For some reason people shear the alpacas close like that but llamas are usually left a bit longer. Llamas are bigger. I wish you could have a couple, they are so little trouble. Maybe you can just go back and visit more often, it does seem like you have an admirer! One besides me, that is:-); May 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Amanda said...: Hi audrey!! thanks for looking at my blog and leaving me such a nice comment!! I miss you too we could have had at least a week to go and eat at all our favorite places and bargain shop. I wish you would come back,but hopefully we'll be up soon to visit :) xoxoxo; May 28, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Ces Adorio said...: Holy smokes! They look like stuffed animals with the texture of their hides looking like socks!!!; May 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM
PeregrineBlue said...: so stylish!; June 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

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