​Jerry and Izzy

Animal husbandry has helped me throughout the year with my confidence, ability to work under pressure and has given me a unique experience no other elective has offered me!

At the start I decided to take on the challenge of working with two anti-social, bad-tempered Huacaya alpacas, Jerry and Izzy. Izzy is female and pregnant, with her baby due in November.

I had no experience with the breed but over the past three terms, we have worked together along with the help from Ms Myers, to get to where they are today.

People often confuse llamas and alpacas. Llamas are generally larger, and have different shaped ears and faces. The alpaca produces a much finer fiber than the llama. The alpaca also produces more fleece and in a much greater variety of colors.

I will continue to work with them and watch as they gain more confidence, learn new skills and feel more at home living at Dominic College.

Sarah Hawkins - Year 9 Animal Husbandry student