Both of my shelters have water in heated buckets so the alpacas have water in even the coldest temps. Although this water is above freezing, it's still pretty cold. I've found that my alpacas really enjoy a warm water treat in the winter. When the temps are really frigid, I also provide several buckets of warm water for them. I have a number of 12-quart galvanized pails, and I just fill a couple in the house from the hot water tap, both morning and night. Just turn on the hot water tap full force, no need to cool it down with any cold water. By the time I've walked out to the barn with the pails, they have cooled somewhat anyway. Not all of the alpacas took to the warm water right away, but given time to discover it, they all seem to enjoy it now. It's the alpaca equivalent of hot soup on a cold winter's day!

Pamela Drew
Pamelamas llc

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