I've only had problems with having multiple roos once. And it was creepy. Got rid of all of them.
Every other time I've kept two roos at once, no problems at all.
I'm currently down to one.
On my list for next month. I think this year I'm going to go the oiled sand storage route with my expensive hoe. I've already redone the handle as it tried to peel off the lacquer that the creator put on it.
The vet bill is only for a compassionate end.
I am the attending for everything else. There are no camelid vets within 6 hours of me. We all know what to do and what meds to use and how to use them. So worming, nail care, teeth, shots....all on us.
I've been giving them 3 shots a day...
Alpaca #3 is on the list for the vet. Sigh.
The vet is down with the seasonal flu, so all I can do is keep the noodle-neck comfortable until he gets better and come out. I have plenty of his meds here to do so, and he's not hurting and he's still eating and drinking. He just cannot get up any...
I don't trust 'farmer's market' food as farm, local, or even home grown anymore. I've caught far too many at our local markets - and I'm country - selling crap from Sam's or Costco for a huge mark up.
Places here won't take homemade. And if you sell them, you have to be licensed and labeled and registered and traceable. And you have to state all allergens, and that it is made/packaged in a non-inspected kitchen.
BUT get this, I go to actual shops - like a big named meat market, and they're...