Re: [AlpacaTalk] Shearing Pregnant Female
We did that once. Out here, it's very hard to get a shearer to come
back for one animal! So we hand sheared with fiskars spring loaded
scissors. Poor girl looked awful.
Now, we shear no matter when they're due. 5 days is not a problem at
all, what I understand is that one month or so before due date is
more worrisome, because if the stress causes labor, you have a
preemie. But, we shear everyone, anyway, and have never had problems
from it. 5 days before due date is probably going to be just fine.
Just make sure they know she's pregnant, and not to roll her over her
back. They'll be careful.
Heather
On Mar 26, 2009, at 10:05 AM, chrystella.volk wrote:
> I have set up my shearing appointment and have some concerns about
> one of my pregnant females. Based on the ultrasound, she would be
> due about 5 days after I have the shearing scheduled.
>
> Is this a problem? Would it be better to hold off on shearing her
> until after she has had her cria?
>
> I want to make sure mom doesn't have any issues that could have
> been prevented.
>
> Chrys Volk
> Suri-nity Meadows Alpaca Farm
> Ruggles, OH 44851
>
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