[AlpacaTalk] Re: Miss Magnolia
Hi Laura,
As soon as I wean I cut mom's feed in half. I don't increase again until she is flat. I also sometimes massage with Bag Balm if they are rough.
Congrats on the weight gain.
Cheers,
Morgen M. Bowers
Dreamwood Farm
Claverack, NY
--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, "Laura A. Roberts" <laura0554@...> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> Laura
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> Laura Roberts
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> R Half Pint Farm
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> Spotsylvania, VA
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posted by Chaddo at 9:07 AM
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