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Thursday, July 09, 2009

[AlpacaTalk] Re: What are you feeding?



I feed the Mazuri Alpaca growth and reproduction at the rate of 0.33 times 50 lbs of body weight twice a day.
100 lbs alpaca would get about a pound to a pound and a half depending on gestation. (1 cup twice a day) plus fiber suppliment and minerals. (Evans)
Always make sure that they get good quality Hay, water and pasture as this is needed for a good rumen to digest the supplement.

Feeding twice a day allows for digestion and lets you see and observe your animals for any signs of illness.

I am sure you will get many other answers.

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posted by Chaddo at 11:34 AM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] What are you feeding?



Hi Chrys, My animals are on dry lot too. I feed 2nd cutting orchard grass and Southern States Alpaca feed from Agway.My alpacas eat around a flake of hay each daily. I also have out Golden blend minerals in a bin for them to eat free choice. I feed my girls a measured cup (8 ounces) of feed twice a day and the boys 1 cup once a day. Some people do not use the feed for the boys. I do because I don't have fresh pasture for them and they do well. If I feel someone is getting fat, I cut down on the feed. For my skinnys I add alfalfa hay to the orchard grass and if they're really thin I also add 1 cup of Calf Manna to their feed. I also feed the skinny ones apart from aggressive eaters to make sure they get their share. It is important for you to put your hands on the animals frequently, run your hand along the spine so you can judge the weight. I also use a scale and weigh my animals monthly. You cannot judge by looks alone due to the fiber which can be misleading. I live in Pa. so my weather is similar to yours. Hope this helps. Flossie


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From: chrystella.volk@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:52:41 +0000
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] What are you feeding?



Recently, I asked for advise from someone regarding a female alpaca that I have that is very thin and a comment was made about the feed that I provide to my alpacas as a supplement.

I started my farm this year and just brought my alpacas home in February. I kept the alpacas on the same feed that the previous owner had them on. I have the herd on a wormer protocol recommended by my vet. I do not have pasture grass for my alpaca to graze on yet. The fields that I have must be wiped out and seeded with the appropriate grass, which I am in the process of doing, but that doesn't help the alpaca much. I will be doing fecal testing this week to be sure it is not a parasite issue with this female, but I am testing the entire herd.

What do you feed your alpacas and why did you choose that particular feed?

Thanks,
Chrys Volk
Ruggles, OH



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posted by Chaddo at 11:33 AM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] MY GIRL IS *OVERDUE* -- AGAIN!



Ok, so what is her actual due date based on her last breeding date? Even if June 21 was her actual due date, she would only be 2 1/2 weeks overdue. And from what we've seen with spring and summer births on our farm in the last few years, that's not unusual in the least. I'm afraid there's nothing to do but wait. :)


Sorry. As long as baby is still active and mom is not in distress, they're just trying to make you crazy.

Heather


On Jul 9, 2009, at 10:46 AM, Pia wrote:



Hello fellow breeders, I am going to pull my hair out! My Estee Lauder is long overdue to deliver her cria for the 2nd year in a row. Last year she carried for 377 days, then delivered a 17 pound True Black girl. The baby was healthy and strong and was a *complete* success in the show ring this year. Now Estee is overdue *again*. I can only hope this new late baby will be just as spectacular.

I was told by the owner of the sire that Estee Lauder was supposed to have a June 21 delivery date... This would mean she is WAY overdue and this would seem to be cause for alarm... However, Estee Lauder delivered Dea Luna on May 31st. In looking at my paper trail, Estee was *non-receptive* at 3 weeks and was re-exposed almost 2 weeks later and immediatelhy cushed, bred and got pregnant. This would mean it is not possible for her due date to be June 21 but, rather, later. However, this would also mean that she is still overdue.

The vet was called on Monday and upon a thorough exam, she that it would be another 24 hours, that she "just wasn't ready yet" and that all seemed well, but it is now Thursday and so far nothing. At this point I don't know what or how to think, and I am very concerned and feeling in limbo. Last week Estee was walking around very agitated, "talking" alot, only nibbling at her food, and it seemed that the time was coming. This lasted for 2 days. Then she seemed "just normal" again. Her teats are swollen but that is about it. The baby is kicking up a storm, and the vet said the baby is in a good position (at least it was on Monday). The only thing that I can think of is that I was given the incorrect delivery date.

Anyone out there aware of any other females that carry long like Estee Lauder? How concerned should I be? I just don't know what to do at this point. Any information or input would be so greatly appreciated right now!

Thanks in advance,

Pia
Fiori del Campo Suri Alpacas
Cincinnati, Ohio

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posted by Chaddo at 10:56 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] MY GIRL IS *OVERDUE* -- AGAIN!



Hello fellow breeders, I am going to pull my hair out! My Estee Lauder is long overdue to deliver her cria for the 2nd year in a row. Last year she carried for 377 days, then delivered a 17 pound True Black girl. The baby was healthy and strong and was a *complete* success in the show ring this year. Now Estee is overdue *again*. I can only hope this new late baby will be just as spectacular.

I was told by the owner of the sire that Estee Lauder was supposed to have a June 21 delivery date... This would mean she is WAY overdue and this would seem to be cause for alarm... However, Estee Lauder delivered Dea Luna on May 31st. In looking at my paper trail, Estee was *non-receptive* at 3 weeks and was re-exposed almost 2 weeks later and immediatelhy cushed, bred and got pregnant. This would mean it is not possible for her due date to be June 21 but, rather, later. However, this would also mean that she is still overdue.

The vet was called on Monday and upon a thorough exam, she that it would be another 24 hours, that she "just wasn't ready yet" and that all seemed well, but it is now Thursday and so far nothing. At this point I don't know what or how to think, and I am very concerned and feeling in limbo. Last week Estee was walking around very agitated, "talking" alot, only nibbling at her food, and it seemed that the time was coming. This lasted for 2 days. Then she seemed "just normal" again. Her teats are swollen but that is about it. The baby is kicking up a storm, and the vet said the baby is in a good position (at least it was on Monday). The only thing that I can think of is that I was given the incorrect delivery date.

Anyone out there aware of any other females that carry long like Estee Lauder? How concerned should I be? I just don't know what to do at this point. Any information or input would be so greatly appreciated right now!

Thanks in advance,

Pia
Fiori del Campo Suri Alpacas
Cincinnati, Ohio

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posted by Chaddo at 10:46 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] What are you feeding?



Recently, I asked for advise from someone regarding a female alpaca that I have that is very thin and a comment was made about the feed that I provide to my alpacas as a supplement.

I started my farm this year and just brought my alpacas home in February. I kept the alpacas on the same feed that the previous owner had them on. I have the herd on a wormer protocol recommended by my vet. I do not have pasture grass for my alpaca to graze on yet. The fields that I have must be wiped out and seeded with the appropriate grass, which I am in the process of doing, but that doesn't help the alpaca much. I will be doing fecal testing this week to be sure it is not a parasite issue with this female, but I am testing the entire herd.

What do you feed your alpacas and why did you choose that particular feed?

Thanks,
Chrys Volk
Ruggles, OH

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posted by Chaddo at 7:39 AM 0 comments