[Alpacasite] Re: Question Regarding Eataholic Cria- - 'stripping' teats

Hi Tim,
I can think of a reason. We try and routinely milk a few ounces at least out of mom with the birth of every new cria. The reason is, in case there is a need for supplementation, we have the best thing right on hand. If it is a first time mom, we might even go for more, just in case.
Doesn't take anything away from the cria, and it is readily available for the little one should the need arise.
Ciao~
Rachelle

Wyatt & Rachelle Black
Black Magic Alpaca Ranch
Honesty, Integrity, Quality
6500 Digier Road
P.O. Box 457
Lebec, CA
93243
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wyattblack@earthlink.net
661-248-6568

Message: 16
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:31:55 -0500
From: Tim Wilson <tpwilson2@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Question Regarding Eataholic Cria

Paul,

Curious by one of your comments "Mom has plenty of milk, we stripped
several CCs early".

Why would you strip mom of any milk (other than a brief check to see
that the teats are not clogged/blocked and were working)?

Tim Wilson
Sterling Forrest Alpacas
Chagrin Falls, OH

cpqcolor wrote:

>Hi Chris:
>
>He was 14.9 at birth, born at noon on Wednesday - when I weighed him
>a little while ago he was already 16.3. Running around, full of
>piss and vinegar (can I say that on here?). Mom has plenty of milk,
>we stripped several CCs early and since, and I've watched him nurse
>and he seems to have it down pat - it's hard to tell how much he
>actually gets each feeding - he's grey so his "milk mouth" is harder
>to see :)
>
>Paul
>
>

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