Merve

Meet Merve 🦙

Merve arrived at Strong Hearts after being surrendered when he was no longer wanted as a breeding male.

When he first arrived, Merve was absolutely convinced he was the bees knees. As an entire male, he carried himself with plenty of confidence and wasn't afraid to show off a bit of attitude. Unfortunately for Merve, his days as a ladies' man came to an end when he was castrated! Since then, he's come down from his high horse somewhat and settled beautifully into sanctuary life.

Despite his former macho status, Merve is an unusually friendly alpaca. He still has that classic alpaca aloofness that makes the species so endearing, but he's always keen to know what you're up to. Enter his paddock and he'll be one of the first to wander over, hoping you've arrived with treats or something interesting to investigate.

Merve is a curious, handsome boy with plenty of personality and would make a wonderful addition to a home looking for a friendly alpaca companion. As with all male alpacas, he must be adopted into a home with other male alpacas, where he can enjoy the companionship of his own kind.

Merve is up to date with worming, vaccinations, vitamin A, E and D supplementation (essential for alpaca health), lice and mite treatments, and regular nail trims.

If you're looking for an alpaca with character, curiosity, and just a touch of cheeky charm, Merve could be the perfect addition to your herd.

**Please note:** We do not adopt alpacas as herd guardians. Care must also be taken when grazing alpacas alongside sheep or goats due to shared parasites and associated health risks.