Thursday, July 2, 2015 We have another baby! Tinaja delivered a stunning little boy yesterday and wow, he looks like a miniature General Patton! Congratulations to Kathy and Kris on this new addition to their little herd! He was up … Continued
Friday, June 26, 2015 Obviously Zariah did not read the book that says alpacas have their babies between 10 am and 2 pm. We welcomed her cria at 1:30 a.m. this morning. Yes, I was there for the whole thing, … Continued
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Usually thing settle down here after 5. But not yesterday! Our annual hay delivery starting arriving about 7 pm at the same time we noticed Lola was having her cria! (The hay deliveries continued til just … Continued
Saturday, June 20, 2015 I’m really shocked that none of the other babies have arrived yet. Maybe today? Roxy looked pretty uncomfortable last night and Miranda seems ready too. Plus 5 more! I’ll switch the cams around for newborn viewing … Continued
Friday, June 19, 2015 I think I can finally give a positive update on Marigold. It was like she “woke up” yesterday! She had a decent weight gain, stayed on her feet more than ever and acted like a normal … Continued
Thursday, June 18, 2015 Update on Marigold: A very slight weight gain for Marigold yesterday but I had to wake her many times throughout the day to get her going. She did come to life when the temp dropped last … Continued
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Update on Minnie’s baby: #1 she has a name, we’re calling her Marigold. #2 she has been trying to nurse from her mom. She is still a little wobbly at times, and sleeps more than I … Continued
Monday, June 15, 2015 We have another baby! Minnie delivered a beautiful baby girl about 8:30 am Sunday morning. 18 pound baby, normal delivery, all seemed well. But the sweet little thing never had the strength to nurse! All … … Continued
Sunday, June 14, 2015 So many moms are so very close to delivery, I’m hesitant to ever look away. Of course they might have their cria without needing me there at all, but just in case they do, I like … Continued
Friday, June 12, 2015 Today’s forecast is for mid 70’s and sunny, a perfect day for another cria to arrive. Galahad needs a playmate! Miranda, Minnie and Queen Ester are all close. All 3 have General Patton babies growing in … Continued
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 We have a new baby!! Somehow Patchouli was hiding a 20 pound baby in her skinny little body and she decided yesterday would be a good day give birth. She did deliver him under the overhang, … Continued
Thursday, May 28, 2015 As the pregnant girls’ bellies get bigger and bigger, I could spend hours watching for baby movements. Patchouli is our first one due, and I have seen her baby move, but she’s not that big at … Continued
Saturday, May 9, 2015 I took a lovely slow paced drive to the dairy yesterday, and we now have one little bag of colostrum for every anticipated baby this year. Some wont need any, some might need extra, but I … Continued