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Friday, July 17, 2009

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

Well, its a lot cooler where you are and our alpacas are fine.  They have shade but lay out in the 104-106 degree heat here in So.Cal. and it drives me crazy - you know, the "dead alpaca syndrome".  I still get a start when I see one off alone like that.  We have sprinklers on $25 battery-operated timers (Home Depot, Lowe's) attached to the hose that go off belly-high five times a day and that really helps them out.  Those carport awnings for $120 at Home Depot provide lots of shade while letting the breezes in.  I never ceases to amaze me how strong and adaptable these animals are.
 
Just curious - has anyone HAD an alpaca who died of heat stroke?
 
SUSAN OLSON
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posted by Chaddo at 6:31 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] RE: Aggressive male

 

Laura,
 
    I'm so sorry for your loss and that you had to come to this conclusion.  I know you didn't take the matter lightly.  You may see this behavior again in raising your alpacas in the future and please know that with a little time and patience it can be fixed.  Unfortunately, you did not have that option and chose the best scenario for the safety of your family.  If you ever have a young male "bump" you from behind, please remember this male and bop him one before he has a chance to get this bad.  It is really horrifying to me that a breeder would have the nerve to sell an animal like this - I just do not believe he just picked up this behavior at your place and never exhibited it with them.  I think you should go after them for his purchase price, especially since your vet witnessed the behavior.  My sympathy goes out to you and your family - hang in there and enjoy playing with the other alpacas that were in with him that are now having a much more peaceful life.
 
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posted by Chaddo at 6:26 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

LOL  no doubt  LOL
                                              Carolyn
 
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posted by Chaddo at 5:57 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

Our alpacas also like to sunbathe in the sweltering heat, even when the sprinklers are on. Once in a while we'll see a few at the sprinkler, but mostly they're sunbathing or in the stalls eating hay or napping. I'd say ours split the time between the sun and the stalls.


Heather

On Jul 17, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Robin Vasquez wrote:

I have a question. 
The situation: It is hot here today. 97 in the shade. Only about 15% humidity. I have the swamp coolers running in the barn. I brought them all in from the pastures because our trees are still sticks and provide no shade. Around the barn they all have access to shade, the barn, fans and two swamp coolers running in the barn. A few cria and older gals like laying in front of the coolers but more than half of them are out sun bathing! What's up with that? Am I the only one really hot? I have been worried about them and the heat but they seem quite fine. 
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R & R Ranch 
Gilroy, CA 

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posted by Chaddo at 5:51 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] RE: Aggressive male

 

Well, I'm just so sorry you were in this position at all. It's not a pleasant choice to have to make. And I do agree with whoever said it, some animals are crazy, as some humans are crazy. It may not have been anything to do with his prior handling, but possibly his change of circumstances may have sent over the edge. 


Heather


On Jul 17, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Laura A. Roberts wrote:


            No necropsy………didn't even think of it and it's too late, now.  If he had any health issues, I was totally unaware.  He was eating and drinking ok. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

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posted by Chaddo at 5:49 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

Well Carolyn,
I think we should stop being worried.  They seem fine.  I could not believe they were sun bathing as I ran around trying to keep them cool.  Bet they were laughing at me too. 
Robin

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Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911
 
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--- On Fri, 7/17/09, alpacameadows@aol.com <alpacameadows@aol.com> wrote:

From: alpacameadows@aol.com <alpacameadows@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 5:08 PM

 
I'm in Utah here.  It's been in the 100's here too.  Mine have access to the barn, with a through breeze. However it's a very hot breeze.  they have no air or swamp cooler. (sigh)  most of the time they prefer to be out in the sun, in the pastures.  go figure.  They seem fine.  I do hose them down, on their under sides, whenever possible.  some like it and some don't.  I sure do worry about them getting too hot, especially the prego's that are due  very soon, and the new born's.
                                                       Carolyn
 
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Cedar City, Utah. 84720
phone # 435-865-2697
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Cell # 435-233-0636
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website www.freewebs. com/meadowsranch

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posted by Chaddo at 5:35 PM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] RE: Aggressive male

 

            No necropsy………didn’t even think of it and it’s too late, now.  If he had any health issues, I was totally unaware.  He was eating and drinking ok. 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Zeleny
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 5:48 PM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] RE: Aggressive male

 

 

Tooth grinding is often a sign of pain. He may have had a condition of some kind that caused him pain and could account for the aggression... Did you plan to have a necropsy done? I guess you know the cause of death, but it may shed some light into any health issues he may have had.

 

Best wishes to you,

Heather

 

 

On Jul 17, 2009, at 1:02 PM, Laura A. Roberts wrote:



 

Thanks for the condolences.  Yes, we had hoped to use him for breeding in the future.   We still have the two younger males that we hope to use someday.  He had a beautiful fleece and size on him.  Wonderfully straight back and legs. 

 

The grinding of his teeth really got to me.  We had a male guinea pig that would grind his teeth when agitated and that is what it reminded me of. 

 

I haven’t found anything on it.  Is the grinding common?

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

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posted by Chaddo at 5:17 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

I'm in Utah here.  It's been in the 100's here too.  Mine have access to the barn, with a through breeze. However it's a very hot breeze.  they have no air or swamp cooler. (sigh)  most of the time they prefer to be out in the sun, in the pastures.  go figure.  They seem fine.  I do hose them down, on their under sides, whenever possible.  some like it and some don't.  I sure do worry about them getting too hot, especially the prego's that are due  very soon, and the new born's.
                                                       Carolyn
 
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Cedar City, Utah. 84720
phone # 435-865-2697
Fax # 435-865-1225
Cell # 435-233-0636
email Meadowsranch435@aol.com
website www.freewebs.com/meadowsranch

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posted by Chaddo at 5:08 PM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Summer Heat

 

I have a question.
The situation: It is hot here today. 97 in the shade. Only about 15% humidity. I have the swamp coolers running in the barn. I brought them all in from the pastures because our trees are still sticks and provide no shade. Around the barn they all have access to shade, the barn, fans and two swamp coolers running in the barn. A few cria and older gals like laying in front of the coolers but more than half of them are out sun bathing! What's up with that? Am I the only one really hot? I have been worried about them and the heat but they seem quite fine.
Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch
Gilroy, CA

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