Seriously Sinatra is growing up quickly....
Posted on Monday January 18, 2010
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After evening feed, Lily walks off from the others in the herd. She rests easily on her side and looks back at her tail expecting great things. It is classic labor, but classic labor at sunset.
I ran to the house to get Alexander. When we returned to the barn, the cria was presenting. We gathered up the cria kit and waited patiently for our new arrival. The cria has more blood that I have seen at most deliveries, but he is hiccuping and Lily is doing well.
The cria is nearly out. It has been 40 minutes and it is so tempting not to help Lily. Mom's do not need our help...just for us to stand by and be delighted.
Lily gives me a kiss as I praise her for the delivery of a healthy blue eyed rare rose gray male that we have named Seriously Sinatra, Frequently, the Mom's will kiss me after delivery and I am not certain why, but enjoy every moment of raising alpacas.
Sinatra is beautiful. He is social and enjoys having attention and his neck massaged. He is six months old now and continues to nurse from Mom. I allow my Mom's to wean their own crias and have never had an issue with lack of milk production. Most Mom's will wean at 7-9 months on their own as they are anticipating another cria soon.
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Sand - May 19th, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Oh my gosh! I had so much fun getting to know these beautiful kids! I can't wait to get my camera out and get out there again on my next journey.. for sure it won't be a long time getting back to the ranch now that I kinda know my way! Thanks for the therapy!
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