Before we could train or separate Tripoli, we had to catch him. Which is never easy with the rest of the herd getting in the way…
A big bear hug is the usual way to catch an alpaca, in case you were wondering. My bro just takes it a little farther with the ear nibbling…
Then it was time for “training.” Dad used the fence as a barrier, and kind of herded Trip along, so that he’d get the idea that forward motion is the point of this whole exercise. Otherwise you just get a tug of war going.
After a few minutes of training, it was back to the paddock to explore his new surroundings. Which mostly consisted of staring at the girls through the fence.

"How did this happen? You are on the wrong side of the fence." "I don't know! It all happened so fast."
His mom Tulip was concerned, at first, about the whole situation. It only took her about a day to adjust to the idea though. After all, he’s only on the other side of the fence!
LOL! This post is hilarious! I love the pictures and the fact that ALL the other alpacas are incredibly interested in what is happening to Trip 🙂 Cute!
Goof balls! Always so concerned about everything.
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