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[Ravynscroft]

I've seen worse, I can go back and find it if ya want! lol

No

 

[FridayYet]

Tearing apart the last gate:

Since we put this one back together this morning.

Will be so nice when it's finally done!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Gorgeous, Friday!!

Great work!!

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Tearing apart the last gate:


Since we put this one back together this morning.


Will be so nice when it's finally done!

Nice gate!

 

[dan26552]

No

I'll go get it.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Sorry I am 300 posts behind and no way to catch up. We were finishing, grouting, the patio tile this morning -

Hubby was making up another batch of morter and I noticed that Angel, our second suspected unplanned pregnant alpaca, was doing what looked like the pre-birthing squat/waddle. So I waited a bit and then went around the house to see that, yes, there were feet and a head sticking out of her back side! So all patio work ceased.

As I got down to where she was, she laid down and I noticed the baby face was stuck in the dirt and covered with dirt so I reached down and cleaned the face and lifted the nose slightly so it wasn't breathing dirt and encouraged mama to please stand up and finish her work. She was not moved by my pleadings. Baby was breathing noisily but breathing. Hubby makes it down about this time and suddenly I notice the baby has stopped with the breaths so we quickly decide to give it a little tug to see if we can help it slide out an it worked and my hubby gave it a couple of puffs in the nose to be sure it was breathing again and it did.

Mama is still cushed ( sitting down on their legs, usual resting position for camelids) We get the coating off the baby and it is a GIRL! All parts look good she is doing the appropriate flailing around and trying to move. Breath is a little slimy sounding for my taste but not bad. Angel has only had one other cria, I am told, and she had a prolapse with that one. Due to this fact and that it has bee about 5 years since she had that, this is like a first time mom birth.

Baby is not as active as I would like so temp is taken and it is low, so we are heating towels in the dryer, rubbing baby, she is already laying in the sun so after a bit, temp is normal. Baby is still not wanting to get up an move around much. Help her up a couple times try to get her to latch on, no luck. They want them to stand in 2 hours and nurse within 6.




About 3 1/2 hours the other llamas notice the addition and want to inspect but due to baby being still weak, we decide to move everyone to the pen and separate them from the nosy noses. Mama is uneasy with the other llamas attention but very excited to go to the pen and eat. Once in the pen we try to get baby to eat, but mama is pacing and baby is getting left behind, so we halter and stand mama up against the wall and keep her still with food and coaxing while I help baby stand and get some milk. I check the teets and the plugs have not dislodged so I pull them off the closest side and squeeze a bit of milk out. Baby finally locates the teets and is able to get some colustrum.

I go in the house for a short nap! Hubby stands guard. Lets mama and baby back into the pasture since others have moved to the back side and he said the baby trotted after mom.

My llama mentor says they nurse every 2-3 hours so I go back out about 2 hours later. Baby is still taking a nap. Waiting Waiting. Finally we see baby get up about 3 hours and mama stands still while it appears baby is nursing.

We will put them in the pen for the night with the other Mama and baby beside. Now just a waiting game to be sure she is getting enough to eat.

I'm exhausted!

 

[WVduckchick]

Tearing apart the last gate:

Since we put this one back together this morning.

Will be so nice when it's finally done!

you picked out a paint color yet?

Sorry I am 300 posts behind and no way to catch up. We were finishing, grouting, the patio tile this morning - Hubby was making up another batch of morter and I noticed that Angel, our second suspected unplanned pregnant alpaca, was doing what looked like the pre-birthing squat/waddle. So I waited a bit and then went around the house to see that, yes, there were feet and a head sticking out of her back side! So all patio work ceased. As I got down to where she was, she laid down and I noticed the baby face was stuck in the dirt and covered with dirt so I reached down and cleaned the face and lifted the nose slightly so it wasn't breathing dirt and encouraged mama to please stand up and finish her work. She was not moved by my pleadings. Baby was breathing noisily but breathing. Hubby makes it down about this time and suddenly I notice the baby has stopped with the breaths so we quickly decide to give it a little tug to see if we can help it slide out an it worked and my hubby gave it a couple of puffs in the nose to be sure it was breathing again and it did. Mama is still cushed ( sitting down on their legs, usual resting position for camelids) We get the coating off the baby and it is a GIRL! All parts look good she is doing the appropriate flailing around and trying to move. Breath is a little slimy sounding for my taste but not bad. Angel has only had one other cria, I am told, and she had a prolapse with that one. Due to this fact and that it has bee about 5 years since she had that, this is like a first time mom birth. Baby is not as active as I would like so temp is taken and it is low, so we are heating towels in the dryer, rubbing baby, she is already laying in the sun so after a bit, temp is normal. Baby is still not wanting to get up an move around much. Help her up a couple times try to get her to latch on, no luck. They want them to stand in 2 hours and nurse within 6. About 3 1/2 hours the other llamas notice the addition and want to inspect but due to baby being still weak, we decide to move everyone to the pen and separate them from the nosy noses. Mama is uneasy with the other llamas attention but very excited to go to the pen and eat. Once in the pen we try to get baby to eat, but mama is pacing and baby is getting left behind, so we halter and stand mama up against the wall and keep her still with food and coaxing while I help baby stand and get some milk. I check the teets and the plugs have not dislodged so I pull them off the closest side and squeeze a bit of milk out. Baby finally locates the teets and is able to get some colustrum. I go in the house for a short nap! Hubby stands guard. Lets mama and baby back into the pasture since others have moved to the back side and he said the baby trotted after mom. My llama mentor says they nurse every 2-3 hours so I go back out about 2 hours later. Baby is still taking a nap. Waiting Waiting. Finally we see baby get up about 3 hours and mama stands still while it appears baby is nursing. e We will put them in the pen for the night with the other Mama and baby beside. Now just a waiting game to be sure she is getting enough to eat. I'm exhausted!

What a day! That is so cool, thank you for sharing. Beautiful baby and momma. And lovely tile job too!

 

[Ravynscroft]

That's amazing, PF!!!!

 

[Ravynscroft]

you picked out a paint color yet?

No... she's still running around with 20 paint swatches!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Sorry I am 300 posts behind and no way to catch up. We were finishing, grouting, the patio tile this morning -

Hubby was making up another batch of morter and I noticed that Angel, our second suspected unplanned pregnant alpaca, was doing what looked like the pre-birthing squat/waddle. So I waited a bit and then went around the house to see that, yes, there were feet and a head sticking out of her back side! So all patio work ceased.

As I got down to where she was, she laid down and I noticed the baby face was stuck in the dirt and covered with dirt so I reached down and cleaned the face and lifted the nose slightly so it wasn't breathing dirt and encouraged mama to please stand up and finish her work. She was not moved by my pleadings. Baby was breathing noisily but breathing. Hubby makes it down about this time and suddenly I notice the baby has stopped with the breaths so we quickly decide to give it a little tug to see if we can help it slide out an it worked and my hubby gave it a couple of puffs in the nose to be sure it was breathing again and it did.

Mama is still cushed ( sitting down on their legs, usual resting position for camelids) We get the coating off the baby and it is a GIRL! All parts look good she is doing the appropriate flailing around and trying to move. Breath is a little slimy sounding for my taste but not bad. Angel has only had one other cria, I am told, and she had a prolapse with that one. Due to this fact and that it has bee about 5 years since she had that, this is like a first time mom birth.

Baby is not as active as I would like so temp is taken and it is low, so we are heating towels in the dryer, rubbing baby, she is already laying in the sun so after a bit, temp is normal. Baby is still not wanting to get up an move around much. Help her up a couple times try to get her to latch on, no luck. They want them to stand in 2 hours and nurse within 6.




About 3 1/2 hours the other llamas notice the addition and want to inspect but due to baby being still weak, we decide to move everyone to the pen and separate them from the nosy noses. Mama is uneasy with the other llamas attention but very excited to go to the pen and eat. Once in the pen we try to get baby to eat, but mama is pacing and baby is getting left behind, so we halter and stand mama up against the wall and keep her still with food and coaxing while I help baby stand and get some milk. I check the teets and the plugs have not dislodged so I pull them off the closest side and squeeze a bit of milk out. Baby finally locates the teets and is able to get some colustrum.

I go in the house for a short nap! Hubby stands guard. Lets mama and baby back into the pasture since others have moved to the back side and he said the baby trotted after mom.

My llama mentor says they nurse every 2-3 hours so I go back out about 2 hours later. Baby is still taking a nap. Waiting Waiting. Finally we see baby get up about 3 hours and mama stands still while it appears baby is nursing.

We will put them in the pen for the night with the other Mama and baby beside. Now just a waiting game to be sure she is getting enough to eat.

I'm exhausted!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! so cute!!!
and beautiful work too!