Happyard

Happyard Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Happyard, Bridevalley Farm, Higher Kingston Russell, Dorchester.

Alpaca walking, Camping, Alpaca meet and Greets, and Bell Tent Glamping.

📍Based between Bridport and Dorchester, Dorset.

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👉https://www.bridevalleyalpacas.com/happyard

Hi everyone, just to let you know I (Tina) accidentally deleted WhatsApp, I have redownloaded it. I have lost most peopl...
15/11/2025

Hi everyone, just to let you know I (Tina) accidentally deleted WhatsApp, I have redownloaded it. I have lost most people contacts. Therefore, if your main contact method to me is through WhatsApp, please contact me with your name again on WhatsApp.
My number is 07554 675543
Thankyou 😊

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday! Did you know…Alpacas have soft, padded feet instead of hooves!Their two-toed, cushiony feet are sup...
14/11/2025

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday!

Did you know…
Alpacas have soft, padded feet instead of hooves!
Their two-toed, cushiony feet are super gentle on the ground, which means they don’t damage pastures the way harder-hoofed animals can.
It’s one of the reasons alpacas are considered eco-friendly grazers — light steps, light impact! 🌱🦙

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺Ozzy is proudly wearing his poppy today to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrifice...
11/11/2025

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺
Ozzy is proudly wearing his poppy today to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed. ❤️🐾

We will remember them. 🌹

Week 3 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week. Today is Jack.He is a Male.🗓️Jack was born on the 31st of May 2022. Jack’s show...
10/11/2025

Week 3 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week.

Today is Jack.
He is a Male.
🗓️Jack was born on the 31st of May 2022.
Jack’s show name is ‘Bride Valley Jubilee Jack’ this is because he was born on Jubilee day!
Jack is a lovely little man and is so loved on the alpaca walks 🥰

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday! Did you know….Alpacas are extremely sociable animals. They must always be kept in herds, so do male...
07/11/2025

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday!

Did you know….
Alpacas are extremely sociable animals. They must always be kept in herds, so do males.

Male alpacas contently live in large herds without any issues at all. If a male alpaca were to be kept alone it would develop Beserk Male Syndrome.
Beserk Male Syndrome is a psychological condition caused by incorrect socialization, where a male alpaca treats humans as other alpacas, leading to aggressive behaviors like charging, biting, and chest bumping.

Therefore, male and female alpacas must always be in a herd of a minimum of 3. Should one pass away there will be another one so one alpaca doesn’t become lonely.

If one alpaca were to be kept alone but with another livestock species, when it tries to communicate by humming, it wouldn’t receive a hum back.
It would then become lonely and potentially ill.

Alpacas rely on their herd for more than just safety. They communicate with one another using soft humming sounds, body language, and even ear positions! You’ll often see them grazing side by side, resting together, or keeping a close eye on each other’s movements.

Female and male alpaca must never be kept in the same herd. Even if the male/s is castrated.

If you ever see Happyard at an event with alpacas. You will notice there will never be just one on its own. We will always take a minimum of 2!

Week 2 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week. Today is Jacob. He is a Male.🗓️Jacob was born on the 1st of July 2021. Jacob is...
03/11/2025

Week 2 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week.

Today is Jacob.
He is a Male.
🗓️Jacob was born on the 1st of July 2021.
Jacob is this weeks alpaca of the week as he went to his new home yesterday!🥰
Jacob is black with a gorgeous grey patch on his neck! He is such a lovely cuddly male! 💕

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday! Did you know…When alpacas are taken to competitive shows, they are not washed, brushed or cleaned i...
31/10/2025

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday!

Did you know…
When alpacas are taken to competitive shows, they are not washed, brushed or cleaned in any way.
Alpacas are taken in ‘paddock condition’, this is because alpacas are judged on their fleece and confirmation. If we were to wash them, it would take away the aspects of what the judge is looking for.

Alpacas are judged on
60% Fleece
*This includes
•Crimp- The ‘waves’ in the alpacas fleece.
•Density- The amount of fleece the alpaca carries.
•Luster- The shine of the inside of the alpacas fleece.
•Fineness- The softness of the fleece (softer the fleece the better!)
•Uniformity- How well the alpaca carries these aspects of the fleece across its body.

40% Confirmation
*This includes
•The statue of the alpaca
•Walking balanced on all fours
•The jaw (how well the teeth line up with the top pallet)

In a show ring, the judge will always give oral reasoning after the awards have been given.
If you ever get the opportunity to watch an alpaca showing class, you will notice the judge mention these reasons in their oral reasoning!

📸- Bertie at Dorset County Show 2025

👻Happy Halloween! 🎃 From all of the animals at Happyard.
31/10/2025

👻Happy Halloween! 🎃

From all of the animals at Happyard.

Week 1 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week. Today is Jaime. He is a Male.🗓️Jaime was born on the 15th of July 2022. We are ...
27/10/2025

Week 1 of Happyard’s alpaca of the week.

Today is Jaime.
He is a Male.
🗓️Jaime was born on the 15th of July 2022.
We are starting with Jaime today, as he starts his life at his new home later this week! 🥰
Jaime is fawn, and was on our walking team, and show team! He is such a sweet male. 💞

Peekaboo! 🙈
25/10/2025

Peekaboo! 🙈

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday! Did you know…Alpacas communicate to each other by humming, most people assume that maybe they baa l...
24/10/2025

🦙Alpaca Fact Friday!

Did you know…
Alpacas communicate to each other by humming, most people assume that maybe they baa like sheep or goats. But they make the cutest little humming noises instead! 🥰

📸- Yoshi
Photographed by Holly

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Bridevalley Farm, Higher Kingston Russell
Dorchester
DT29

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Happyard

Happyard offer a whole range of fun experiences including riding lessons, be a farmer for a day, meet and care for an alpaca and more! We also run a relaxed campsite with basic amenities. We have a variety of friendly horses including our gentle giant ‘Reggie’ the Shire Horse.

We believe everyone (not just the privileged) should have the opportunity to spend time around animals, horses and alpaca in particular as they offer an amazing calming therapy. We are currently crowdfunding to expand our business to create a barn that will both house more animals (chinchillas, goats, guinea pigs and more!) and provide a function room especially adapted for learning.