A late alpaca arrival
I mentioned I was giving up on the last three potentially pregnant alpacas. Just to prove me wrong, Olwyn gave birth the following day!
birth
Strange Summer
Still waiting on two births, we have seven cria on the ground (2 male 5 female). They continue to be very relaxed and apparently appreciating my presence which is slightly unusual when dealing with pregnant alpacas.
Cria Watch Continues
Cria Watch continues as the last few pregnant alpacas hold out for good weather.
Catching cria – being there at the right time
Being in the right place at the right time is half-the skill of cria watch during alpaca birthing season
Navigating a difficult alpaca birth
We catch up with Rita Soares of Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia and hear about her navigating a difficult cria birth.
Episode 28 – Waiting for the expected – cria that is
A shorter summer episode with cria birth stories. Waiting for the expected is a delight, though not without its surprises