Author Archives: Simon

Rough stuff

Posted on 6 May, 2011 by Simon

We’re getting rather overcrowded. No, I don’t mean the nine cats. Or the ever-bigger dogs. It’s the llamas I’m talking about. Even though we are now expecting one baby fewer this year, some of the llamas are still beginning to … Continue reading →

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A matter of Life or Death

Posted on 28 April, 2011 by Simon

“Llilas is giving birth — and I don’t think it’s going well!” Val rushed in to the house on Monday afternoon, and departed immediately carrying a pair of binoculars.

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How do you tell if a llama is pregnant?

Posted on 27 March, 2011 by Simon

This may not be a question that has ever concerned you, but bear with me. On March 24 last year, in the wake of the traumatic biting episode, Lenny was introduced to the females he I had suffered so much … Continue reading →

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Neighbour from Hell

Posted on 17 March, 2011 by Simon

Imagine you are a peace-loving llama, living with a friend on a farm in the Allier. You have a pleasant field to graze, and a comfortable stable in which you chew hay and pass the time in good company. Next … Continue reading →

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Ups and downs

Posted on 24 January, 2011 by Simon

I think I shall always want to keep chickens. They do, however, have disadvantages as well as advantages . . .

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How are the mighty fallen!

Posted on 23 January, 2011 by Simon

Meanwhile, as Val gets to grip with major philosophical questions, the llama drama evolves. Lenny has declined in status. From proud man-biting, female-mounting hero to down-trodden, mocked zero. Lenny is now often excluded from the warm stable at night, and … Continue reading →

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