Trust in Your Heart: Lexi's Sweet Message

Years ago, I had no idea you could learn to communicate with animals. I always felt very connected to them and would feel or sense that they were trying to talk with me. I always had this sense that the animals knew my good intentions and understood them to some degree, but I really had no way to confirm this.

Lexi, the alpaca, came to us soon after we started our farm. She was very skittish and didn’t want to be handled at all. I was quite disappointed as I was hoping to interact with her more. But she did always seem to tune in to me and look at me as if she was trying to figure me out. I was always gentle with her and talked to her- but she continued to respond skittishly. She was a wonderful and nurturing mother, and I respected her tremendously.

One evening during chores, Lexi came right up to me and looked straight in my face. This was very unusual. I had this strange sense that she was telling me her herd mate, Mika, was going to have a baby early the next morning. The funny thing is...I had some health challenges back then and struggled to get up in the mornings. All the alpacas must have known this.  I wasn’t really sure if that was the message but did take note.

The following morning, I got up a wee bit earlier than usual and looked out the window. All the alpacas were in a circle and Mika was in labor! I rushed outside to be part of the celebration and thanked Lexi for the heads up!

The sweet little baby did really well and started looking for the milk machine. Interestingly again, Lexi went near the mama’s milk and tried to show the baby where to nurse! It was amazing to witness this beautiful miracle.

This experience taught me to trust what I sensed and to remember how much the animals may be communicating with us and each other. I also realized how incredibly important of a role all the animals have in keeping everyone healthy and happy. Even if we think we are making it up or think it’s just a thought that crossed our mind- paying attention and trusting them seems key to our success in having an exceptional relationship with them.