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20 Sep 2022
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Ginny and I live here on the farm. Ginny does not have brilliant health and I am retired, but working more now than I have ever done. We have 40 alpacas in about 6 hectares of land. Our business is breeding and selling these animals. Help for us, is help with the animals and the things they need for their well-being
We also have two lively Springer Spaniels, a rescue boxer, a Bichon Frize and three cats. So animal lovers only!Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp around the houseAnimal CareUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
Looking after the alpacas is the primary job - feed and care. Other jobs relate either to improving accommodation (fencing, barns etc) for them, or maintenance of existing facilities. Some housework would be appreciated and help with cooking the evening meal also.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateAccommodation
We have two bedrooms, one en-suite and the other with a bathroom down the corridor. There is a TV in one. Both beds are double beds
Kitchen and sitting room are downstairs and shared with us. Kitchen is fully equipped and can be used by all.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.What else ...
it is important for helpers to understand that looking after animals is not a time limited job - they need care 7 days a week and whilst we are happy to do this (after all that is why we have these lovely alpacas) we look for helpers that wish to learn about these animals - understanding them, training them and learning to spot any problems. But we do expect help, from time to time, with maintenance and improvements and some household chores.
If helpers have a clean driving licence, then we will be prepared to lend our car. There are two bikes here for helpers' use. But we are in the middle of the countryside, so there is not much going on locally. We are happy to do some transport from time to time and helpers will be treated like the family.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
max 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
They have wonderful dogs and chickens and cats. The location of the farm is beautiful, great… read more
Getting so involved in the fleece, felting and spinning it was a learning curve for us as well. You were brilliant and it would be great if we… read more
She took the responsibility of feeding the cria and the adults and just got on with it… read more
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They have wonderful dogs and chickens and cats. The location of the farm is beautiful, great… read more
Getting so involved in the fleece, felting and spinning it was a learning curve for us as well. You were brilliant and it would be great if we… read more
She took the responsibility of feeding the cria and the adults and just got on with it… read more
The raspberries are doing well and we have had no birds etc… read more
Thank you guys again for the opportunity, we are very greatful for your time and effort!
We had rich three weeks with Nigel and Ginny. Our time with them went very… read more