RE: [AlpacaTalk] Bottle Feeding A New Cria

 

            This was based on her consuming 4-6 oz at each feeding.  She actually only had one bottle and she consumed 4-6 oz then.  We have not had to bottle feed since the initial bottle and mom’s milk is there, now.  I just worry she isnt’t gaining fast enough.  I am trying to avoid the supplemental bottles so mom will establish plenty for her.

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

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From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tina Travis
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:31 PM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Bottle Feeding A New Cria

 

 

               Once the cria is stable going 4-6 hrs at night is fine.BUT a cria that is only taking 2oz's every 2 hours could get very wiped out not having any "sugar" or even die.I know for a fact that crias that need a snack at night will hum and nudge at mom and she will get up and feed.I have even seen moms get a cria up on a cold night and get them to nurse.Just saying there are so many variables you have to evaluate at ever step and it is not the same from one tme to the next. Always,T
 

Tina Travis  

Elkhorn Alpacas

31655 Elkhorn Glen

Warrenton,MO.63383

636-359-0250 / 636-459-8930

traviselkhornalpacas@yahoo.com

www.elkhornalpacas.com

 Alpacas are a rare treasure,

 one that I like to share!!!!

 

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