Meet the Herd
Visitors to the farm always ask " Do you know all of their names?" We figured this would be a fun way for our followers to get to know our delightful farm residents who have personalities all their own. And yes, we know all of their names.
Romina (aka Romy - pronounced Roam-me)
Let me share a story about our newest addition to the WoodsEdge llama herd, Romina. This charming little llama arrived from Washington state this past spring, having been born and bred by @EvergreenLlamas.
Romy is what we call a 'heart purchase.' One winter night, while casually scrolling through Facebook, a picture of a cria (baby llama) appeared on my feed. I did a double take.
You see, I have a favorite llama named ‘Brat.’ Now, I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, let alone admit it, but I’m pretty sure everyone in the herd knew Brat was the ONE. Brat's story is one for another time, as she holds a special place in my heart, but she was getting up in age.
I believe it was a sign or premonition of what was to come because, with Facebook’s algorithm, you don’t always see everything. This adorable black cria with big ears struck me - I had seen this photo before, or had I?
Romy’s baby picture was a spitting image of Brat’s baby picture! I had to have her. Normally, when we consider adding to our herd, we evaluate important factors like bloodline, fiber quality, and conformation. But this time, all those considerations flew out the window as my heart screamed, "Buy her - she’s a young Brat!" With my best puppy dog eyes, I asked Brent for his approval. He agreed, and I wasted no time in quickly sending the deposit.
Brat as a cria
Romy as a cria
Over the winter, she grew up and finally made her way to WoodsEdge this past spring. Romy was a bit nervous as she jumped off the trailer and it’s taken some time for her to fit in, but now she has a permanent place in the herd. Nowadays, she even comes up to the fence to eat out of my hand.
When you visit this winter, be sure to look for Romy - she’s the one with the most perfect set of llama ears. Romy’s journey to WoodsEdge is a reminder of the unexpected joys that life brings and how sometimes, a little serendipity can lead to the most wonderful additions to our lives. I know that she is her own llama, but if I’m lucky, she might turn out to be my next Brat.