Autumn is a special time of year - the light, the colours, the wind the rain! We have been having some Welsh rain and the lake is now full. It also means the alpacas are wet and the little ones a bit cold. And I had to wear a hat!

We all wear hats, metaphorical and physical - they all need to be practical.

My strategy remains the same in the colder wet weather - protect those who need a little extra help and make sure everyone gets their share. The tactics to achieve this goal may vary but the big picture remains. And having seen the weather forecast for tonight... I will have to apply my putting coats on cria tactics again.

Take care and spend some time with an alpaca if you can.