Mayfield Alpacas:: OS grid SK2883 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SK2883 : Mayfield Alpacas

near to Fulwood, Sheffield, Great Britain

Mayfield Alpacas

Mothers and babies demonstrating why alpacas need such long necks.
The pregnant females in the foreground are eating supplements from a trough.
The edge of the grid square lies just this side of the dry stone wall. In the distance, beyond the trees, is Sheffield.

Mayfield Alpacas

The Mayfield Alpaca farm near Ringinglow was started by a service engineer who had tired of spending so much time working away from home and family. He bought the 45 acre Quicksaw Farm and acquired his first livestock. The herd has gone from strength to strength with a very successful breeding programme.

Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) are related to vicuna and llamas. They were not bred as beasts of burden but solely for their soft fibre.

The farm offers instruction in alpaca husbandry, hosts school visits and offers a visitor centre, cafe and shop where, amongst other things, alpaca clothing and yarn may be purchased.

For more information see the website Link

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2012

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Grid Square: SK2883, 30 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Penny Mayes (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 1 April, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 18 April, 2012
Geographical Context: Uplands Farm, Fishery, Market Gardening
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 2897 8394 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:21.0935N 1:33.9753W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SK 2890 8391
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)