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My name is Meghan Arriola and I live in Texas with my husband Jaime, where I dedicate my time to taking care of exotic and domesticated animals on my farm. We run a rescue and sanctuary for animals like alpacas, birds and reptiles. I do animal education presentations for groups and schools. Our alpacas also do events where we are able to teach people about these unique animals. I have used service dogs for medical needs for over 10 years and I am an advocate for assistance animals and mental health awareness.
I am an animal educator that brings science related ideas to an audience from around the world by presenting fun and interesting topics in a family friendly way. Animals touch our lives in unique ways everyday as simply being our pets and companions, but how can we make their lives equally as special now that they live in captivity? My KZhead channel and blog explore ways to meet this goal by tackling things like animal behavior, human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine. Animal science is a great way to teach people of all ages that education is fun and nerdy is cool.
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My son was killed 18 months ago and I have really been struggling. I’ve been going to an alpaca farm the past couple of months visiting them. I spend time learning about them and their needs, caring for them, their diet, all their do’s and don’t They have become my therapy. SO MUCH BETTER than seeing a grief counselor, in my opinion. I know my son is looking down on me with a smile. I know he approves. I can feel him there with me. And I’m telling you…. those beautiful creatures know I’m heartbroken and they’re trying to help me heal - as crazy as that sounds. Their eyes say it all. My goal now is to be ready for my 3 next year.
Rip to your son sir god bless you
Sorry to hear that.. wish u all the best in ur healing
God grant you peace.
Does not sound crazy at all, animal sense emotions. RIP 🙏😞 to your son, can't imagine your pain lean on to God and have faith.
My condolences to you and your family.
My boyfriend comes from Peru and he has a bunch of alpacas at his house! Him and his siblings take care of them and shear their wool to make stuff. I recently got a scarf from him :)
Congrats!!!
Omgg looks like his family is very happy
So sweet
Awwww so cute
Ok
They look so soft and fluffy
Yes! So amazing to hug🤗
It makes me want to cuddle them. 😊
I bet they are. I own a Peruvian blanket poncho made from alpaca wool. Amazing stuff. It keeps me perfectly dry in the rain, the wool is water repellent and so much lighter and softer compared to sheep's wool
Sweetie that white one looks like it's gna mount you...
They are
I WANNA HUG THE ALPACA. IT LOOKS SO CUTE AND FLUFFY.
@@KopKing11 why not
@@KopKing11 oh LMAO
Thank you for being so authentic and real about alpaca. I see so many bad owners who keep 1 alpaca with a goat or worse... I alpaca with a dog. And think that is A-OK. When I ever get an alpaca it will be always THREE.
Look at how long and fluffy their neck is...perfect hugging spot!
Wonderfully educational. Believe it or not my 2 year old is obsessed with them and we watch this video a lot. He loves watching you talk about them. And if down the road he becomes a caretaker of these wonderful animals he’s getting a great head start on knowledge!
Love that! 💚
i want one
So do i
No way u r here
Well get 3
J
@@hannahra911 No they can get more or less alpacas if they want
I live in Australia and yes October and November is late spring and early summer. Love the video! 💖💛💖
Alpacas are so cute...like soft toys roaming around..I visited an Alpaca Farm recently in Colorado, US...it was a great experience....made a video too....can't forget that day...watching the videos itself now makes me feel so happy :) Regards!
Awesome for you - is your video on you tube?
They're so fluffy and soft. 😍😘
I just started working in a minizoo taking care of alpacas and some other animals, and literally no one knows what they are doing! So I am doing a bit of research to help organize everything correctly, this is really helpful
We are considering alpacas so this video is a helpful place to start, thanks. Just a bit of feedback: Not sure if it’s just me, but I find the background music distracting. I think because of the whistling.
Really appreciate your knowledge here. Its very helpful, thanks for uploading.
Babies😍...Sooo beautiful and exotic! I just want to hug them and play in their fur😩❤️
These animals are so precious
Cool. Learned some things. Thanks!
I love the videos you inspired me to become a pet owner myself I now own a leopard gecko keep the good work up!!!
sooooo lovely and gentle
I just hope in the future I can get some alpacas to even though I live in Curaçao I would love to gets some they are so cute and I love your alpaca videos really educational and fun
In this great 11 minute video, you can already see the difference in personality between those 2 alpacas 😄
I never knew they were so complex. Very interesting.
Alpacas are so cute
Love your pets
cute alpaca, I hugged alpaca, thanks for the vedio.
I have a dream. Btw my second name is Camilo. And when the white alpaca bit Camilo in the ear you looked at Camilo and told him to behave. I relate so much. Lol. These animals are so beautiful and i just wanna hug them
Great informative video, thank you. I am based in the UK 🇬🇧 and want to start keeping Alpacas do you have any tips for startups?
Thanks for the great video! :) How much space (in square meters) do they need (per animal or as a 3 animal herd)?
I learnt so much i have been trying to get it to alpaca's I'm 10 years old and post more alpaca videos please 😊
You answered my question about herds. Three are best. Interesting. Like horses.
Really informational . Thank You
I plan on getting 2, I know you said the magic number is 3 and I know why.. but I plan on taking really good care of them. The reason you want 3 is in case one gets sick and passes away, then the other isn’t super sad because they still have one companion to vibe with.. loved the video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
They are a herd animal. 2 is not a herd. If you can’t support three then look for another type of pet. Goats do well in pairs.
@@magasaurus7210 yes, goats do well in pairs too. they also do well in herds, but they aren’t like alpacas where they have to be with 3, they just have to be with 2 or more.
Thanks, really informative 👍
11:00 YOU DID IT BUDDY YOU GOT THE PETS!
I love this lady at least as much as the alpaca she is with. Everything in and about this video is SOOOOO CUUUUUUTE. I love when the brown one stares at the camera at around 8:24 :)
We've been offered three adult male alpacas, and one female (free!). Thanks to this video I now know they would need to continue to be segregated. Very helpful on many topics, thanks for posting!
Alpaca wools are very nice.
Cute alpaca ❤️
Thank you
were do u get the halter at what are the best type
Hi I love the alpacas their so fluffy
I love alpaca😊😊😊
Very nice video thank you 😊
On the whole, are they friendly? What kind of shelter do they need in cold months? Are they expensive?
👏 thank you.
How do you find a reputable sheerer ? What do you do with the fleeces? Can they be socialized with dogs?
The music in the background is irritating. But the video is nice.
Thanks for all the information? May I use part of this video in my Outschool virtual classes for children between 3 and 7. It would be very helpful. Thanks.
Sure :)
@@HappyTailsAnimals what alpaca names
What would you recommend for people who live in places with cold winters and lots of snow to do with alpacas during the winter?
As long as they have shelter, a fully enclosed barn they will be fine. Alpacas actually enjoy snow.
I love them 😭😭😭
Alpacas always look smiling lol
My last year teacher has alpacas!
Super great. I'm moving to Texas and I would like to get 3 of something -- 2 alpacas and 1 llama or some combination. Question: How much land do I need to dedicate for the 3 animals? Can you send some kind of example of shelter which is fine for them? In Texas the grasses can be limited -- can the Llamas live on hay or must they graze?
Three alpacas an acre is what I have read, though I have seen farms operate on less, and it doesn't appear it harms the animals. Research.
What are the best halters?
Sooooo adorable!!! 😍
G'day I have just purchased a farm in Australia with 2 lovely Alpacas Alphie and Lennie they are 7 years old and both wethers. I have been trying to bond with them but they are a bit skittish. I have managed to feed them fresh Mulberry leaves to coax them to me. What else can I try to be friend the 2 boys? Any tips appreciated 😁
So we just got 2 male alpacas, is there any way to make them friendlier, they kind of just walk away when you get close to them
Llamas can kill predators, so keep ome of them with them
Which is sweeter for pets, alpacas or llamas?
What about predators in the north? Do you have tips for keeping them safe from predators like black bears and mountain lions?
I have not raised alpacas and llamas but just by watching their behavior they could be extremely flighty at times especially the babies. obviously I want to at some point.
Did you train the dogs to hurd the Alpacas
Can i keep 2?
I'm early and how much land do u need for an alpaca
I think it is 5 per acre
Its 1.5 an acre I think
@@MiaKhalifa-ff8ke I love your videos 🤪🤪🤪🤪😅😅😅
Question if you have a dog do alpacas like dogs ?
I need them
Cuteee
we have purchased a property that has two Alpaca. We have not moved yet so do not know the sex or age. If I were to get an additional one, would you recommend a Llama or Alpaca? Also is there any issues with age of the new addition in relation to the other two?
I would recommend a llama so that they have a guard
I have a question If I get 3 alpacas can I house goats with them
The brown Alpaca loves you so much , I guess…btw, can we pet them? Or do they bit/kick strangers?
Where can you buy alpacas?
How old were these alpacas during the video? I really want one or correction what I learned from the video 3!
These guys are 3 years old. Just became young adults
Alpacas 🦙 😊
I don't know all the informations until you share. Thanks, turns out I'm not qualified for keeping them.
Glad you realize this.
Hi there. How would you go about socialising an intact male with a gelding. Both are adults.
Not sure how you are using the term socializing here? Sounds like you mean in terms of how would you socialize a dog. If so, first thing to understand is that they are not dogs.
ALPAKAS FOR FEMALE!! AND BUFFALO FOR MAN!!.😄🥰 GREETINGS FROM PERU!! AND BOLIVIA!!.
Hi, from the Netherlands. They are my positif addiction 😂. Outside preaching the word of Jesus or a match of Feyenoord. They are so calm.
for similar-gender pack, do you still recommend neutering at the right age?
It really depends on your situation. Personally I wouldn't unless I was having problems with an aggressive male. I've heard other farmers make the claim that the coat quality goes down if the male is left in tact. Idk I think that might be a myth.
Alpacas rock and go llamas! 🤘
😍😍😍
I love them. I tell my wife I want one or two all the time that and a cow lol
And now you know one can't be a single pet
@@HappyTailsAnimals of course if I would get any I would make sure to do all the correct research and care before getting something like that.
@@HappyTailsAnimals what alpaca names
Where are you and your farm located?
I want to start a hobby farm with alpacas
Very informative, especially about their feeding needs. I was wondering: how much space do they need? We're concidering to keep two or three alpacas in our back yard, but not sure we have enough space for them to fare well there.
Honestly a quarter acre would be fine for 3. Not a lot of room needed
@@HappyTailsAnimals thank you! Then we may be able to keep three, so that would be good for them. We'll be looking into care and costs of care more before making the decision!
We are moving to a property in a few weeks and inheriting their 4 well-loved alpacas...the thing im confused about is they have 2 boys 3 and 1, their 6year old mum and her 4 year old sister living together. After your video im now under the impression the boys should be separated from thd girls....or in this suitation being family does that change things? Don't wantvto seperate them unless i have to....appreciate your help😊
The first thing you should learn about animals is that their relationship to one another, mother son father daughter, changes nothing. These people were not follow reccomended guidelines.
I am from pakistan I like ur channel ✨🌹🌹
You made me convince my parents to get a pet so thank you so much 😊🐹🐹I got a Dwarf hamster 🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹 I love your videos
If you get a dwarf hamster, you should get more than one.
How do they get sheared if they're in the wild in South America?
Out of the 4 camelids in South America, only the guanaco lives in the wild. Llamas and alpacas have been domesticated by ancient Peruvians thousands of years ago. The tiny Vicuña is semi domesticated, meaning, they live in the wild but need to be sheared once a year as well. Instead of feeding the vicuñas, indigenous communities have built fences that surround huge extensions of grassland so vicuñas won't escape and get easy to chase, sheared and released every year. Alpacas descend from vicuñas, whereas llamas descend from guanacos.
Can you do a video about Donkey care ? Please like so Meghan can see it !😅🤩
I might be taking a little animal care job & they have alpacas. Just doing my research aha
But what is the purpose of raising them? What do they provide ?
Dogs are like that they are quite clean animals
Can you do a video like this for hedgehogs? I want to get one but I want to learn how to take care of it first!
FINALLY ... a girl who understands why 1 is not enough. Can you just explain / universalize this message to males + females ..? thx.
What is an Alpacas favourite food
Is it ok if I am getting 2 because that's all I have room for because of the horses???? PLZ respond to this because I'm not really sure?
Tap the three dots to edit. I think you ment sure
No, 3 is the minimum. No point in starting off the wrong way
@@HappyTailsAnimals ok thx for the feed back I haven't got any yet so that's good!
@@sprince7918 ok!
Are alpacas bad for kids around 6-12?
ALPACA: "Who is she talking to??!! I'm concerned. Really concerned. "
Fluffy
Are they really profitable in the end when it comes to raising them
Is that why you want them? Money?
@@HappyTailsAnimals well I sure don’t want anything that is going to dollar me to death and not pay it way
@@edwinmoore4560 then avoid animals in general
@@HappyTailsAnimals no to be honest I have plenty they just earn their keep from the turkeys to the chickens to the cows in the field.
@Edwin Moore yeah but people like you discard them once they are no longer useful. And alpacas really suffer when they go to homesteads like that were the chickens and cows are supposed to make money.