[AlpacaTalk] Miss Magnolia
I am pleased to say our cria weighs 18.6 today….so while she had a bit of a slow start, I think she is doing pretty well, now. She gained .6 since yesterday, so anything near a half pound a day sounds good to me!
Momma has milk and is doing well.
Now, another dilemma; we have an older Suri mom (14) with an 8 month old boy. He is long overdue for weaning. I wouldn’t worry about it but she is pregnant and due in Sept, so boy child MUST get off of her teats! I have started weaning- separated them Tuesday, so two days, now. He is humming for her but eventually runs off with the herd. She seemed fine…..didn’t seem bothered by his absence until today and she is looking for him and standing as close to the gate as she can get to be closer to him. My main concern is that her udder is huge. This girl looks almost like a dairy goat. I am sure she is uncomfortable, which is why she is looking for him.
What can I do to help her dry up? I don’t think putting him on her will help that. I breast fed and gradually weaned my kids off by stopping the daytime nursing and only nursing at night for awhile. Should I do something like that for them or just stick to the plan and not let him nurse? Also, do you think a dose of banamine will help her feel better.
I am checking with you all before asking the vet. I have called the vet so many times this last 8 days it isn’t funny!
Laura
Laura Roberts
R Half Pint Farm
posted by Chaddo at 9:31 PM
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