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[@nicholeroyer6387]

As a 'paca owner myself - a quick tip. The right tool for the job would make your life much easier and safer. An alpaca chute is worth every penny (mine is from Light Livestock Company - not connected to them, just very happy with their Chute). Also a dremel with a sanding drum is a far better way to do nails and will help prevent quicking.

[@cynthiadameron1399]

I wondered about something like the cow chute they use

[@cathy_p637]

Alpacas and Llamas fight by biting each other's legs to the point of true injury so they are very sensitive to touch on their legs and get panicky. Many shearers lay them on their side and stretch their tied legs back and front. Helps them calm down and gets it all done quicker.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for the info Cathy. Have a good weekend.

[@janvafa9959]

I was coming by to say this!

[@glenndunnington8551]

It is great to hear how calming both of your voices are to the animals

[@jennifersnell3488]

These Saturday videos are making me so excited for the 30 in 30!

[@nezlquasie]

As a former hairstylist, i agree with U!! Hilarious!!!Call it the "bedhead look" " Its in".😊🤣 yes a truely sensational thang LoL- i had tears of laughter rolling down my face on this one. LOVED IT!!! Kari - Awesome work as always!!!❤

[@OurWyomingLife]

LOL So I was able to give her a modern stylie?

[@marty9144]

We have 5 alpaca. One is a spitter. We don't get in front of her. You also quickly learn to recognize their preparation to spit - kinda like hawking up a luggi.

[@Flower3394]

There's a KZbinr mike that professionally shears sheep, alpacas, and llamas. As well as trimming their toes. They recommend laying the alpaca on its side. Tying their front legs together and back legs together. For safety for the animal as well as the owner or shearer. The youtuber is "Right Choice Shearing".

[@lindagentile2380]

GREAT seeing Kari today... That is quite a chore trimming the Alpaca's... I Belly laughed when you asked the Emu (jenny??) If she wanted a trim & she immediately started back out of the barn👍😁😂🤣😂 Great team work 👏 💪 👍 😂 GBY ALL 🙏❤️💙💖💖💙🐕...💖🤗✝️

[@johnpaulhenry2566]

If you have time to look on the internet, there are lists of Alpaca treats that you can give them after you trim their hoofs. You may have some of them from Erin’s gardens

[@kayhelberg676]

Great job TEAM -(& awesome camerawork Kari!!! (Being a retired dog groomer I was giggling at the gazillion times you reassuringly said “you’re fine”…my hubby said “that sounds like you!”😊

[@jimturner7222]

Mike it’s reassuring to see the way you talk to your animals. You always have a very soothing and calm voice. Keep on with the good work.

[@bethgiesey9405]

Definitely never a dull moment at "Our Wyoming Life". Thank you for the entertainment. I think I'll pass on the haircut😂

[@FeatheredLife]

When your shearer for the alpaca comes ask them sweetly to trim toenails. They stretch alpacas out on their sides to shear easiest time to trim nails and teeth.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for that tid bit of info. Will file that away for later! Thanks for watching FeatherLife.

[@timmarshall4881]

God bless to all of you. From myself here in Yorkshire. Love and peace. Tim

[@valfrasier39]

From watching other channels that have alpacas, a pregnant one looks like a non pregnant one. One day you go out and find a baby alpaca. Just like magic.

[@christinestephenson1742]

Mike looks like those Alpacas can kick as hard as a small horse! We bred and raised horses and we had one mare who didn't like her right hind leg trimmed. We had a new farrier once and I warned him but she kicked him to the wall of the barn. Thank goodness he wasn't hurt!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for sharing that warning to everyone thinking about getting an alpaca. Thanks for watching Christine.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hi Mike and all others too.😊 thanks for sharing a nice video of the alpacos and see you next time on OUR WYOMING LIFE everyone stay safe and warm 😊😊

[@ronaldschmidt4748]

Glad you your alpacas trimmed up. Take Care and Be safe on the Ranch.

[@joanneganon7157]

Howdy Mike and Kari, I was worried when you said you were going to shear the Alpacas and you didnt know what you were doing 😳! You two did a fantastic job on them👍. New skill ✔️. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@sunshinecindy570]

You need a mobile squeeze chute, that can squeeze and turn them upside down. Like Sheepishly Me uses for her sheep. All your littler animals could use it. Sheep, goats, donkeys, pigs But you two good a good job!

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Now that was an interesting procedure! I've not been around Alpaca's so was very interested in how you went about the trimming. I trimmed our English Bulldog's nails but I used Dremel & had to do it in spurts because it heats the nail up quickly but was easier on him than clippers. Great video!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Certainly a real task, but you two got it done. My wife use to trim our goats hooves, a little different, but close to the same. Those burs or Cockle burs looks a lot like the burs we get in our cows, but they are a pain to deal with. Anyways, you and Kari did good getting the Alpaca's taken care of. Thanks and I hope you have a good night and Sunday too.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Think I'll pass on the haircut offer.😂 I'm with Kari on not wanting to get kicked, that force looked lethal. You did a great job Mike, on the nail trimming.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Barb, Im kinda disappointed that as of 5 min ago that no one has taken me up on the Haircut offer. LOL Thanks for watching.

[@staceyrashkin2609]

Latte should have been the white one. That's italian for milk. Chai, which just means tea, would have been good more the medium colored one.😅

[@shepherd4406]

There is a gal out of Montana who shears llamas and alpaca standing up. She also does the hooves. I got my llama from the guide outfit that she sheared for and it sure helped when I sheared my llama.

[@tammybessen845]

Hi Mike I saw on the barn cam you doing this.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Cool, you can catch me on the cam on occasion!

[@toddthornton5707]

Hello from st cloud Minnesota have a great day we have 45 degrees this week

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Todd from the land of we dont know what kinda of weather to expect day to day Gillette Wyoming! LOL

[@beckyruprich7903]

Thank you for sharing your videos, they are very nice.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

I like all those animals in the ranch brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲

[@OurWyomingLife]

Glad you like 'em Francisco. We have quite the menagerie going! have a good weekend.

[@Circle_8_Alpacas]

Also by stretching them out with the ropes is causes them less stress and its quicker

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Circle_8_Alpacas

[@trailwalker19]

That looked like it was nerve wracking yet fun. I don't personally do my cats' nails since she acts like one of your alpacas, so I pay the vet $10 and she behaves for her... thanks Mike and Kari

[@eayers1178]

$ 10 is super cheap! I don't think I can walk through the vet's door for anything under $100 unless it's to pick up a routine med.

[@JanesDough855]

You could give the alpacas mohawks and add some earrings. lol Great job by both you and Kari.

[@randycharest4507]

I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO MIKE 😊

[@ronaldmiller7740]

Mike most Alpaca shearers will trim the hoofs and give them their shots all at the same time. Check with your Shearer if they do.

[@lisabrasee2323]

Another great video, Mike! I think trimming nails or hooves of any animal is hard. I know cutting to the quick is painful. I have done it a few times on my tri-color beagle. Have a great weekend, everyone!😊

[@Planespotterdude]

Very interesting. Entertaining. My back hurt watching this lol. Ive done ranch handing but never dealt with alpacas.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it, Had I to do alot more Im sure my back would have been yelling at me too!

[@roberttharp3650]

Wow you two are major ordeal but you keep your cool love all of your animals so much way to go

[@sierrahaberkorn6259]

This is completely unrelated, but where did you get your grey jacket Mike? I love it

[@marty9144]

Looks like you have both huacaya alpaca (puff balls) and suri alpacas (straight hair). Their feet are healthy looking in your dry climate. In western Washington the alpaca have a constant battle with foot rot from the wet ground from Oct to May.

[@karenladwig]

The day to day experience are great!

[@leo99991]

Really cool. They must have felt really good after.

[@cspjkd]

My favorite KZbin channel!

[@Jmeissler]

Have you thought about an electric hood trimmer? I follow Sandy Brock a sheep farmer and she has one. It seems so much easier to use than doing it by hand.

[@Digeroo123]

Those Alpacas can sure kick. Is there is some way of tieing up the leg you are working on? Perhaps you need some leg protection just in case. Cowboy Chaps? I found a picture of a wooden alpaca chute when I googled it. Perhaps it could be a project for you and Jeff during the 24 hour filming. There are even plans on line at Southwest Llama Rescue, Inc. Keep safe.

[@LeahHays-sy7tv]

I absolutely LOVE the new "do" there chi lol

[@BobBroeking]

That was challenging!

[@chrisgoddard4032]

Love all the shorts you put up too, Mike

[@lisabrasee2323]

Btw love Chai's hair do! You're a natural, Mike!😂

[@peggyjay6791]

I have someone come to trim nails and shear my llamas. I’ve got a bad back (sucks), but they are so awesome ! And they protect my fainting goats!

[@fuzzylop9164]

Now i see why most people who raise alpacas trim their feet only when they get shered and they don't get shered standong up. Boy, those ladies did need the nail trim. They have nice fleece. A pregnant alpaca does not show until right before delivery. Some times you may catch a movement on her side.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for that info Fuzzylop.

[@teresaburnette3778]

You said that was easy😊

[@peggyjay6791]

Hello from Frazee, Minnesota!

[@megmills4798]

Thnk you for a great video😊

[@lindalambe7252]

Cool video!!

[@markminton8974]

Got behind on Vid's,, trying to Catch up??? LOL.

[@doolz3561]

Curious to know mike Why you even have a leash for Bean when he's a free runner and stays close?

[@juliehenry5353]

Grabbing an Alpaca is like grabbing a foal, grab around the neck and back end - I hope you show them getting sheared - it's easier to trim when you shear also - my son worked on an Alpaca Farm- I helped during shearing- there are 2 types of fiber - whakiya - Chia and Suri ( dreadlocks type ) the other 2

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for that info Julie.

[@lewthrasher4194]

When you do get baby alpacas, just do pretend clipping so they get use to you lifting feet and trimming just a touch

[@barbjarvi6543]

Hi Mike

[@donbrutcher4501]

Close up? I'm about 2000 miles away. I'm good thank you.

[@martihetrick609]

Need to keep the leads in the barn area...

[@markminton8974]

Mike,, you might want to try and Hog tie those Alpaca, Lay them down for trimming Feet???lol..

[@barbjarvi6543]

Mike cornstarch will help stop the bleeding fast

[@evelynmueller6523]

Glad you two didn't get kicked!!! or spit on....great job!

[@OurWyomingLife]

OH ME TOO! Im pretty sure if as alpaca kick were to connect it would've ended up with me having a broken leg!

[@jeriniksich128]

Arms Family Homestead has a good video on trimming the nails 😊

[@kelliepineda9822]

buckle up butter cup another cold snow front on its way

[@FeatherWolfGraphicDesign]

You need a llama alppaca board

[@OurWyomingLife]

Not sure what that is, but I will look it up. Thanks

[@FeatherWolfGraphicDesign]

@@OurWyomingLife it is sort of like that old fashion metal contraption you have for flipping calves sideways to brand and stuff but usually made out of wood. They walk up to it and are strapped against it and its flipped so they are contained while you take care of them. Good for medical stuff too. But honestly I must hand it to you... by the end of the video you managed to do fine just holding on. So kudos to you for that!

[@teresaburnette3778]

Would putting them in your squeeze chute help control them better make it easier on you guys

[@debthill8285]

I’ve seen people who hire someone to shear their alpacas also trim the hooves and their teeth

[@onefeather2]

How often should you trim their hoofs.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Not to sound like a smart alec, but when I notice them needing attention? Thanks for watching onefeather.

[@sportparent]

Cant wait to read the google review from her .

[@megmills4798]

Mike,,,Kerry hello😊

[@bonesbyfield3959]

No treats for the Alpacas? I would have gave them something.

[@donnaelkins186]

❤ Great video❤

[@deejochen9106]

I thought for sure one of you were going to get spit on. Very interesting stuff behind the scenes

[@codymarschall9784]

When are your cows due to start calving

[@Creative-Chaos]

The first calves are usually starting to be born in March.

[@lmcintire-brooks475]

Chai is all puffier, powder puffier, fluffy, floofy. The other 2 are stringing with dred locks. Are they different breed Alpacas?

[@melissahamlin2152]

how is kari's cow doing

[@gwendellynnener4127]

Emus have 3 toes ostriches have 2 toes.

[@ericacihak]

To get alpaca to not kick pin them a agent the wall or a gate n cut there nails n where u cut there fleas u might want to cut there nails they r easy to take care of my grandparents have them n they only have one baby so idk where u think they will have more lol

[@barbjarvi6543]

Alpacas don’t look pregnant like cows,goats , extra. By looking it is hard to tell.ultrasound is the easiest way to know for sure. Are you going to turn the alpaca wool in to yarn?

[@lindasimmons131]

Good job, but looks like it's a little hard to do or handle. Could even br a 3 man job. 😊❤

[@wally626v_m7]

Do they have hoof trimming crushes for alpaca like for sheep and cows? Probably not worth the expense for only three to trim.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Good question. I dont know if there is one of them made or not, but like ya said not worth it for only 3 of them.

[@kathleendenison8925]

That don't know what stop means...,😂

[@Circle_8_Alpacas]

When they were bred do you know if they spit off 2 weeks later when reintroduced to the male? Also here's a picture of the stretched out.

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

I know that cows, horses,alpaca/llama, sheep and goats needed hoof trimming, but I never thought about pigs. Just curious, do you give Erin and the girls mani/pedis too? 😂😂😂😂 Do you sheer the animals yourself, or do you have someone come in for that?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Ive have done the kids LOL Erin is on her own! LOL

[@robinjchambers845]

Those scissors are way under powered for cutting them toes…….you probably know this

[@OurWyomingLife]

Yes Robin, I figured they were, will have to find something better for next time.

[@billwampler9608]

Numero Uno!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Congrats to ya Bill.

[@hellionstao4573]

Get an electric trimmer it will make it faster and less stressful for everybody.

[@staceypayne2178]

Hi! I’m an alpaca owner and shearer! I love your posts! But I’m gonna. Just ask… alpacas have toenails! Not hooves! I horse has a hoof! Just an FYI❤

[@sray5415]

I watch another channel that has 4 alpacas and both times the older female alpaca was pregnant one would not be able to tell by looking at her.

[@jeramyshumaker398]

Where is Carrie's cow???

[@christinamarchido5148]

I wonder if they are anything like goat hooves

[@OurWyomingLife]

Im not sure how to answer that one.

[@lauriej9418]

They are like sheep hooves.

[@leahfeast1151]

Great video. Dont. Book me in for a hair. Trim ha ha They do look better Love from Western australia 🇦🇺

[@tonihall7810]

Such a trendy hair do lol tfs

[@elizabethdaniels3127]

Try laying them down

[@vickiewalker2449]

Could you put a blind fold on the alpaca so maybe they feel safer

[@matismf]

Make sure you feed them well before you shear their coats. Much better cud for spitting that way!

[@oldstuffbethtx8052]

Do you have a pro shearer come for full shaves? How often?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Not at this time. Thats gonna be handled by Erin I think.

[@ljtlove4519]

@@OurWyomingLife I gotta see that! Sounds like fun...

[@debbyknuckles57]

Alpacs do not show they are pregnant at any time. Even when they deliver you really still not be able to see the baby bump. They are pregnant for a year.😊