So far, so good.
Thursday August 8, 2019 How nice to have a recovery day with no crisis. 😁 Madeline’s baby has a name – he will be called Roman. And he was racing with Ryder last night! Rocky is close to being ready … Continued
When things don’t go as planned….
Wednesday August 7 2019 Just in case you think it’s always perfect here with beautiful babies popping out easily, let me assure you yesterday did not go as planned. Actually it started out fine, Madeline had a normal easy birth … Continued
Still waiting
Tuesday August 6, 2019 Another ranch tour yesterday without a birth! They were sure hoping for one though. lol I’m not scheduling any tours for a few days so I can get caught up with pasture clean up and inventory … Continued
Monday Monday 🎵
Monday August 5, 2019 The first thing I saw this morning as I looked outside was a beige flash racing around by himself. Ryder needs a playmate! Soon little buddy. We do have another private tour scheduled today – after … Continued
We have a baby!
Saturday August 2, 2019 We have our first baby! Not from Madeline who i am still watching closely but from Allegra, Ramona’s mom. Dad is Romulus of course. He arrived a little before 11 am and was running a few … Continued
Birthing tours and new yarn
Thursday August 1, 2019 Each day as we host more tours, I wonder how I’d handle it if one of the moms starts into labor. Our tour group yesterday spent almost the whole time inside the barn with the girls … Continued
Watching and waiting
Saturday July 27, 2019 Well I thought the low pressure that brought in the rain yesterday might have also encouraged one of the moms to start labor, but nope, not yet. We’re getting so close, but It’s all up to … Continued
Where do alpacas give birth?
Tuesday July 23, 2019 Where do these alpacas give birth? Pretty much wherever they want to. I do not confine them or separate them from the herd as the end of the pregnancy approaches. Of course it would make it … Continued
Keep watching those bellies!👀
Sunday June 30, 2019 My hopes were for 4 babies to arrive in early august. But I’ve had enough experience with breeding alpacas that I know how rarely things go like I hope. However, I have seen proof of pregnancy … Continued
Babies for 2019?
Friday April 5 2019 Because the temps have been agreeable this week, I’ve spent a bit of time outside staring at alpaca bellies looking for cria movement to confirm pregnancies. This is about as scientific as mud, but I enjoy … Continued
Happy Weekend!
Friday October 12, 2018 The snow has melted and the bright sun has returned. The alpacas are wandering in search of any grass they can find and hay consumption is almost at winter level. The best news of all – I havent … Continued