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highpeaksalpacas
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Judith
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 Posted - 05/11/2012 : 07:19:15 AM
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I checked her when I got up around 6 this morning, and they're both cushed and alert. I haven't seen the cria nurse yet, and Indy is still dragging a bit of placenta (the rest was dragging around when I got home last night, but she knocked most of it off against a fence panel). I'll get the vet out later to flush her to make sure there's no problem with the placenta, and if I don't see the cria nursing shortly, I'll go pick up some colostrum from my neighbor and bottle feed to get her started. Indy's milk may not have come in yet, since the placenta is still clinging. I tell you, when that cria hit the ground, I feel like the student pilot who successfully landed a damaged aircraft! At least she's safely "on the ground" and I can deal with the rest of the issues that may occur now.
Judith Korff
AlpacaNation Forum Co-Moderator
LadySong Farm Bolivian Suri Alpacas
Randolph, NY 14772
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highpeaksalpacas
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Judith
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 07:56:44 AM
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Hi Kate -- yes, I did sleep like a log! Things seem SO much brighter this morning. Oh, right. The sun is out today - what a change!
Much as I liked NC when I visited, some changes in my business plan mean that I can't make a move at this point. I guess I'll have to wait until I retire from alpacas, and then maybe I'll move down nearer my brother and his family. Or maybe I'll just move in with my daughter and annoy her for few years LOL!
Judith Korff
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LadySong Farm Bolivian Suri Alpacas
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rackapaca
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 10:26:11 AM
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Can you "retire" from alpacas? I think we will end up eventually just having a few and not breeding. Wish they'd come up with a way to keep my girls from wanting to be bred all the time...
Ruthann
Racka Paca Ranch
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Judith
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 12:52:45 PM
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LOL, I'm not sure you can retire from anything you enjoy!
Judith Korff
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LadySong Farm Bolivian Suri Alpacas
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Judith
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 3:05:47 PM
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FURTHER UPDATE: Cria is at the vet's now. She crashed early this afternoon. She's been lethargic since delivery, and hasn't nursed yet. I did get several ounces of Colostryx down her around noon, but she still went downhill after that. Keeping my fingers crossed. Last year, her half brother was my dystocia/malpositioned cria who was delivered (rescued?) by my vet, Mary. I named him Mary's Magic. This year, if this gal makes it, she'll have to be named Mary's Miracle.
Judith Korff
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LadySong Farm Bolivian Suri Alpacas
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KT
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Posted - 05/12/2012 : 10:16:53 AM
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Rats! How are things today?
Kate
Beech Springs Alpacas
126 Arthur Majette Rd
Aulander, NC 27805
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Another prolapse?
