Elmet Alpacas and Tearoom
WELCOME TO ELMET ALPACAS (and other fluffy species
We would love you to visit us and meet all our very friendly and inquisitive animals.
Alpacas galore
Petal & Diasy, our goats
Lenny the Legendary sheep
Tank, Bubbles, Barbara, Legs, Cheekie-Pie, Jacob, Wesley...plus many more.
Lambing is well underway now and we have lots of gorgeous lambs to see.
GIFT VOUCHERS AND COVID
Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months.
Should we have a lockdown any voucher purchased from Dec 2019 will be extended accordingly.
*Unfortunately our initial idea to keep vouchers open ended during the pandemic has been taken to the extreme, hence the revised voucher extention policy.
Any vouchers purchased during Covid 19 resitrictions must be redeemed by June 1st 2022.
The last restrictions preventing us opening to the public were lifted in Feb 21. This has allowed a minimum of 14 months for any vouchers to be redeemed.
We need to implement a cut off date to enable us to move forward wth our business.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tupping Time is a distant memory
now and the lambs were due anytime from Mother's day onwards.
The ewes were slow to start giving birth and went beyond Mother's Day before lambs started arriving.
All our ewes were scanned earlier in the year so we could prepare for the new arrivals however what we can't prepare for are problem deliveries.
The frst ewe to go into labour was Cheeky-Pie. As she is an older girl we weren't worried about her having any problems. She has given birth many times unaided in the past so we didn't feel the need to intervene at an early stage. As time past it became evident that there could be a problem... the first lamb wanting to be born was in the breach position. This meant that he was backwards and wanted to come out tail first. Despite our best efforts the little chap sadly died shortly after delivery, probably due to him inhaling fluids while still inside mum.
Lamb number 2 arrived without any problem and Cheeky-Pie soon got into 'mummy mode', licking and nuzzling her lamb.
EASTER MIRACLE
Two weeks after Cheeky-Pie gave birth to the twins we were amazed on Easter Sunday to see her give birth to TWO MORE lambs!!! Both were very healthy and strong, keen to get to their feet quickly and suckle from mum.
I quizzed our vet about this and he confirmed that this is totally unheard of. Occasionally a ewe can give birth two days apart, but never has it been recorded of a ewe giving birth to two separate sets of twins two full weeks apart.
Cheeky-Pie is now out in the field, looking after her three lambs. We are supplementing their feed a little but on the whole mum is doing very well raising her miracle brood.
Our invitation to you...
Come and join us for a relaxing trek around the countryside on our working farm, here in North Yorkshire.
Take a couple of hours out of your usual routine to come and experience the true beauty of these enchanting animals.
We welcome families, small groups or individuals.
Special occasions can be catered for, eg birthdays, Mothers Day, Hen parties or an anniversary.
If the trek is for a special occasion why not include afternoon tea with the alpacas too?
(Starting Spring 2020).
WHAT ARE ALPACAS?
Alpacas originate from South America where they are bred for their luxurious fleece.
Alpacas are a member of the camelid family. Camels are the largest, then llamas, with alpacas being the smallest.
WHAT MAKES ALPACAS SPECIAL?
Their fleece is highly regarded in the textile industry, but that's not why we keep these wonderful animals.
We keep them because, quite simply, we are addicted to them!
Alpacas are gentle, intelligent and curious animals. They will respond to your mood and behaviour and are regularly used to work with children and adults with additional needs.
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Who else lives here with our alpacas?
Your visit may coincide with lambing time.
We breed Ryeland sheep here at Elmet Alpacas, you may be here to see the miracle of new life taking place!
We also have our resident Pygmy goats, Petal and Daisy, and several sheep who have a special place in our hearts for differing reasons, and will therefore live out their days here with us.
All our animals are used to being treated with respect and they respond by being calm and well mannered...usually.
