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Giving a glucose enima. This helps give energy and stops a cold cria fitting as it warms, most importantly it doesn’t trigger the clock starting for the colostrum absorption. … See MoreSee Less
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You show these new cria such great care. ( as well as all your alpacas!! ) 🤎🦙
Such good care Mullacott Alpacas. 🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️
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Dotty had a stillborn cria today. The vet delivered it and it had some limb deformities, it probably died about 24 hours before she showed signs of labour.
The most likely cause is that mum has been infected by schmallenberg virus. This is spread by midges and affects sheep, cows, alpacas etc in early pregnancy, sometimes causing deformities preventing birth, but also too serious to live with. Other mums-to-be can come into contact with it, without showing any ill effects.
It is spread by infected midges biting the livestock. Luckily we have low levels of midges here (it’s usually too windy!) quite a few livestock farms in our area have been affected, but it is unusual in an alpaca. We won’t be able to tell if other pregnant girls are infected until time to birth.
For other alpaca owners, the signs we spotted of a problem was a full term dam (333 days gestation) rolling a lot, sometimes right over her spine, clearly very uncomfortable, getting up and down. A quick internal exam felt abnormal, hence vet attendance.
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Oh my goodness! So sorry to hear that. Thank you for your information and education. Always something to learn! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
I’m so sorry to hear of Dotties loss.So sad and she must feel confused.Will she be able to have another cria normal?x
Thank you for always educating me. It’s a sad loss for all of you.
So sorry and sad for Dotty and the owners, staff, volunteers and community at Mullacott, you give your girls the best of care and so upsetting when this happens.
Aww so sorry Dotty. Will this affect her having Cria in the future? I hope all the Ladies are Healthy
I'm so sorry. It's hard losing them. 😞
Oh that’s sad. I hope Dotty is ok
Oh poor Dotty….. so sorry to hear this…..x
Please tell me what a midge is? I’m so very sorry for the loss of this precious baby. Dotty is a pretty girl!
So sorry for poor Dotty must be so hard and confusing for her and RIP to her beautiful cria 💔 Does it remain in their system so once infected always affected or is it only when infected in early pregnancy/during initial infection problems occur? Xx 😘 Praying it’s missed the rest of the herd 🤗 Love to all X
Sorry to hear this. So sad!
Prayers for you and Dotty!! Hope no one else has been infected!!
Poor darling Dotty. I feel so sad for her. How is she doing and what do you do in times like this…she must be grieving? I’m sure you and Simon feel sad as well
Wouldn’t it be nice if your girl who might have twins had them, both were healthy and Dotty was able to feed/raise one.
So sorry for Dottie. She’s probably wondering what happened to her baby. wondering if she can conceive again and if this can happen again. prayers 
So can she be treated and cured?
Probably inappropriate, but is there something you can give to remove this or will she no longer be able to have a baby??
Very sorry to hear! This is another condition I was unaware of. Midges is the same as mosquitoes in the US ? We have quite a few in Texas!
So what happens to her now, will she need to take medication?
We had one last year, mum gave birth ok but crias limbs were fused and almost looked like they were on backwards and was stillborn 😢
Sorry .. hope she’s the only one to be affected..
What are Midges?
Do they feel grief? Do they understand?
thank you for update on Dotty. Not a pleasant outcome very sad for you all❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️😔😔
Sorry about the loss of Dotties cria. An interesting feed back on why and how it happens, thank you.
Biscotti and cocktail get out to play. … See MoreSee Less
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Lovely to see Biscotti doing so well and I’m sure all three of the new cria will have plenty of zoomies together..xx
Elaine, Nancy, this is the alpaca farm I follow, Mullacott Alpacas. The cria have begun to be born, they post every day and it is lovely to see them. There will be 25 – 30 cria, well worth watching!
Great to see them out in the field!
How fun to see everyone out and about.
I really enjoy your videos and all your beautiful precious animals..I’m not well versed with types and breeds etc!! But I’m enjoying learning from you 😍
How many cria are you expecting this year?
Very funny names. I adore. 😅 🤗💖
What has been the most cria to be born in one day?
Where is Aniseed?
I love the ❤️ video ❤️ 📹
Your fields are so beautiful! I just love to see the babies in their little coats!
Hey, how good to see biscotti is doing well😍
Fantastic to see them out playing and doing so well. Thank you so much for sharing such amazing videos👌🥰😉
So lovely to see Biscotti & Mum out in the field for a bit.
Biscotti is so adorable 🥰
what a wonderful way to begin this Friday !!! Playful new Crisas running and tumbling🥰🙏🏻🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
So lovely to see them out ❤️
Lovely even with a face splat! Looking forwards to the other cria appearing, thanks for sharing 🥰
Thank you for sharing. The 2 lovely crias are doing well. Love them to bits 💕
It's nice to see babies running about again with their moms.
So playful! Just precious.
They are so adorable
Aniseed will be pleased to have two playmates ❤️
Sunday will be good for a delivery 🙏🤞
Zoomies are happy & excited Cria or other.
I love Rita in Australia’s cria. … See MoreSee Less
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Toddlers like to run around before bedtime, too, don’t they, and so does my puppy. They work out that last bit of energy and it helps them get to sleep. The are so beautiful and precious.
I believe they are very Happy & Excited! Our Great Dane did Zoomies.That is what the Vet said why."Happy & Excited. Horses Alpacas. Dogs. Will see something that strikes their fancy.
We used to have even older alpaca get the zoomies at dusk. I have no idea why?
They are all so precious. I do love alpacas!
Didnt you ever get sent laps around the garden nefore dinner as a kid ?
So lovely to watch them 😍 x
Like naughty children when you shout them to come in for bed, don't want to, so go running around to avoid having to stop playing ….haha xx
Michelle Gloyn Skingle❤️who do they remind you of x
This is magical
So they wear them selves out before they go to bed. Well that’s my theory 😂
I believe they are very Happy & Excited! *******Update message.Our Great Dane did Zoomies.That is what the Vet said why."Happy & Excited. Horses Alpacas. Dogs. Will see something that strikes their fancy.
Beautiful 😍♥️
Cute!😊
Biscotti is doing well. Feeds at 10pm, 2am and 6.30am, but also feeding off mum. I’ll tell you more on the blood tests another day. Biscotti’s reading was great – no need for a transfusion. (I filmed this before Cocktail was born, but thought you’d like to see both videos) … See MoreSee Less
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That’s such good news for Biscotti! So happy for Mullacott Alpacas 🦙
he's a little beauty!
Great news about little Biscotti❤️. Love your videos, very educational Mullacott Alpacas, thank you🦙👌😉
Mullacott Alpacas what colostrum are you using please? X
So sweet,!!! I love them!!!
He looks much stronger than before! Not so knock-kneed! 😺
He is so cute. Love his spots.
Love his color, so lovely😍
I so enjoy your videos about your ranch. These animals are beautiful. Thank you for your videos and information.
Biscotti looks like a keeper but I think you really don't have room for keepers do you?
Biscotti’s spots are adorable. His name suits him well.🥰
gosh, I just love his cute little spotty coat!!! 🥰 So glad he is getting to healthy and happy! XO
Well done baby Biscotti and your proud mummy have a beautiful life now both of you 💕🥰
Adorable love the spots.. 🥰
What biscotti eat beside his mum milk?
Great to hear Biscotti is nursing. He looks adorable. ❤️
He is a cutie thankyou for the information very interesting
Great to see him nursing!
His name is perfect. What a handsome boy.
So cute💜
Happy to see Biscotti up and nursing!
Such a cutie and a lovely mom.🥰♥️
What a cutie. Spotty Biscotti xx
He's really gorgeous 😍
He is just too cute.
Biscotti is making good progress. His fibre looks just like crumbled Biscotti biscuit on ice cream under his coat!!! … See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful name! He’s as lovely as can be! Welcome to your wonderful life Biscotti!
Fantastic! Great name!
Oh such sweetness
Do you feel like you've figured out the color theory behind getting an appaloosa alpaca? I feel like you had addressed this before and I can't remember.
He’s a gorgeous wee cria. I love his name and his color ❤️
I love his name! Lovely cria. Glad he's doing great 🥰💚
Beautiful Biscotti. I love baby season ❤️
What a gorgeous video, thank you!❤️
Oh my goodness if Aniseed and Biscotti are the first two I cannot wait to see the others….
Beautiful colour and love his name ❤️ 😍
That’s a perfect name! I love him☺️
I love the noises they make.
So cute, love his coloring!
Perfect name! Wonderful colouring! Biscotti makes me smile. 😍
💛Biscotti, perfect name for his coloring .. BEAUTIFUL. <3
Loving each of the update videos of these new crias. 🤎🦙
ANISEED IS HUGE!!! AND GROWING SO FAST! 👀 MUM MUST HAVE QUITE A HEALTHY MILK SUPPLY!!!! SHE IS A BEAUTY!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
So adorable! I can’t get over how cute they are as littles then they grow up to be beautiful animals. ❤️ thank you for sharing
They are beautiful, I love biscottis colours they are all so cute, they have lovely faces xx
❤ the name Biscotti. A sweet-looking babe that I wouldn't mind hugging. 🤗💕
Oh, Biscotti is a beautiful color. Glad he is doing well.
Beautiful colouring hope he starts feed OK And look at miss aniseed she is a show piece just gorgeous
Aw Happy birthday Biscotti well done Hazel. He is absolutely gorgeous.I hope that he continues to improve each day.x
They are so cute… glad to see them doing well.
Absolutely beautiful and the name is brilliant 💙🥰
Biscotti is getting stronger by the hour, but we’re still giving support. … See MoreSee Less
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So glad you are right on top of it, but of course you would be as you are very responsible and proactive, especially after the sad loss of Ruby last year. Keeping my spirit positive for this beautiful baby!
His coloring is absolutely gorgeous!!!❤️❤️❤️. Welcome Biscotti!!
He is gorgeous!!!
What a beautiful cria dear little Biscotti.x
Hello Biscotti welcome handsome fella💙
He is adorable !! Love his coloring ❤️
I usually supply Goat Colostrum to Alpca people sadly none to kid this year .
I’ve never seen an Alpaca that wasn’t beautiful❣️
He looks delicious!!! SO SPOTTY!!
Well she edited it. Because when I was on it was not up there
I love his name xx
I love him!! 😍
Biscotti.. I can almost taste the biscuits thinking of his name x
Awww… I love his name and his coloring. 💕
A huge responsibility and work, being an Alpaca rancher but well worth the effort I am sure. I am certain it’s fulling work as well. You have to like what you are doing and the care these animals that you provide tell me you love the work! Lucky Alpacas!! The baby is a beauty and so is mom!
He is so cute!😍 A beautiful appaloosa with all those spots.
Adorable name, beautiful boy. Keep improving little fellow x
Great name. 😍
I love BISCOTTI!
Gorgeous boy Appaloosa-glad you have cameras on such a cold night xx
He’s so very handsome !! Welcome to the world Biscotti!!
I love the name Biscotti, it's perfect 👌
Bicotti is beautiful, such lovely spotting. He is getting well cared for by mom and you. In good hands. Hoping all goes well for him.❤️
Awww, Biscotti is a beautiful boy!
Love His Name And Spots
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Lots of spots!
Beautiful spots!!! ❤️
Just beautiful,it’s so lovely to see mother and cria together they look happy just sitting there.x
Hazel what a good mama
What a super special girl Hazel is 😍 I knew she’d give you a good one! Fingers crossed that the little man picks up soon xx
Has he drunk any milk? When do you consider bottle colostrum?
Are they normally slow to their feet? 4 hours seems slow compared to horses, but I don't know it that's normal?
Bonjour dommage de ne pas avoir la traduction en français belle naissance ❤️
Hazel looks like a very attentive mom. Hope he gets on well. Sweet, she is talking to him. Encouraging him to stand up and feed.❤
You’re so fabulous with your knowledge, caring and love. ALL animals deserve this too, but you shine 😘😘
He looks a pretty little immature chap!
BABY B HAS BEEEEUTIFUL MARKINGS!! But I guess that is expected with Appaloosas!!
stunning little man, he is so precious looks just like an XXXXXXXXXL 🦒 giraffe beautiful markings love him xx
What an absolutely beautiful little boy🥰
Is he OK? I can't wait to see him stand up.
I saw hazel borne now her baby boy.
Hazel is such an attentive mom to her new baby boy.
What a beautiful boy he is….😃
Oh my goodness how beautiful ❤️
Congratulations. Hazel looks like a good Mom. Sweet little cria hope that it gets on well.
Handsome boy and a great Mama! 😍
Got some lovely markings by the looks of it
Lovely spotty cria. Bambi will be a suitable name.
Beautiful!😍 Love those spots!
Handsome baby boy!!!
We’re waiting (I’m not known for my patience!). Come on girls. … See MoreSee Less
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So gorgeous the pregnant moms. Does weather have an effect on birthing?
Absolutely gorgeous mommas!!! 😍😍😍
Lovely to see your beautiful mums to be,but only when they’re ready.x
Do you tend to find maidens go early?
Do you think They might be waiting for the temperature to rise? Because it’s lovely and sunny…. But also COLD ! 😊
They are so relaxed! But I bet you can't wait for a companion for Aniseed.
Will these girls be shorn after giving birth? I love your videos, they are so informative 🙂 Hurry up, girls!
Full moon on 24th, might make a difference?
Hope they don’t all decide to drop their babies at the same time!
What are u waiting for?
How many Beautiful girls are waiting? x
You are FUNNY!! THIS one has a few weeks, We don't want this one to go yet! Followed by COME ON GIRLS!!!😄😄😄😄 WELL…HAZEL answered the call! A wee early but little gummy, floppy eared BABY B is GORGEOUS nonetheless!
Beautiful lovely girls 🥰💚
Tyvm I love them all
liberty!!!!! god i love her! beautiful girl, Fortuna's cria are always my favorite!! but she is definitely my favorite of hers!!!!🤩😍💖xx
Waiting is the hardest, right? Sure the alpacas feel the same in their own ways. All in "due" time, as they say. As long as moms and their crias are healthy and safe, that's what is important!! 🤎🦙
We are totally waiting for the beautiful & healthy Cria to be born.
They are all so lovely!! I also am impatient!
So calm and undisturbed by company. There will be many sweet little faces soon! How fun
Such a lovely pasture 👏and gorgeous ladies.🥰👏🙏
Exciting times coming very soon. Can't wait to see the new arrivals. : )
they all look pretty chilled and relaxed!
They are all quite lovely.
They're all looking gorgeous!
Beautiful girls ❤️
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They are waiting for you to bring out the margaritas! You will have to tell them no alcohol until after their pregnancies!
Ah lovely they’re just enjoying their selves.x
Oh what fun ladies
Still my favourite thing ever!! Xxxx
We bought a lovely pool for our three Boys….. would they go near it? Absolutely not. Apparently Blue plastic was not acceptable. Their water trough on the other hand, is a perfect dipping spot! 🤣
Mine have started using the water trough because I’ve not filled the paddling pool up yet! Numpties 🤷🏼♀️
How does the rain water get all the way from the roof to the lovely pool you made for them? Thank you.
Is that just supervised pool time?
I love these alpacas, I don’t know why . They just look so cute. 😂❤️🩷💗🩷❤️💗🩷❤️💗🩷❤️💗🩷❤️💗
I love watching the alpacas especially the new born
Gorgeous girls. Love Ruffles markings
What a cute thing to see. Thank you so much for all you have shown us and told us it feels like it’s a real privilege to be part of your journey along with sharing the enjoyment with all your followers.x
Lovely. They say we wanna be in the pool! 🥰💚
Lovely ladies wading!!
I bet that feels so nice to them.
Beautiful girls ❤️❤️
Beautiful alpacas ❤️
Thankyou for that great information as always always learning girls are lovely
Lovely girls.💕
Lovely girls x
So fun
Please prepare for them a bigger one, they want to share all together.
They Stand In the Snow Storms of the Andes & Don’t Bat At Eye.
Beautiful
They all have beautiful faces
Our Alpacas
We have friendly, well socialised alpacas, we know them all by name and by their individual characters. Read their individual profiles to find out what they are really like! We have breeding girls and stud boys that are with us permanently, whilst we usually sell all their offspring as fibre producers, lamb and chicken guards, or as breeding animals
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Latest Arrivals
Our cria (baby alpacas) are usually born between April and June. I am keeping our Facebook page (Mullacott Alpacas) up to date with news and photos. Please have a look and like us! Have a look at our new arrivals, find out how they got their names and check back for photos of them as they develop. They will be weaned once they reach five to six months of age and can then go to new homes.
Appaloosa alpacas are relatively rare, with Leopard Appaloosa being one of the rarest colour patterns of all. Mullacott Alpacas has four different gene lines and so has an exciting breeding program of mating Leopard and Harlequin Appaloosas to other Leopard and Harlequin appaloosas.
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About Us
We have owned alpacas since 1997 and moved to Lower Mullacott Farm in 2002, from Martinslade in Wiltshire, when the alpacas outgrew our smallholding there. We have fully renovated the farmhouse and it is now rented out in the summer as a 5* Holiday Home (High View Farmhouse). Our visitors love to hand feed the alpacas and sometimes even give them a cuddle.
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