Re: [AlpacaTalk] Fly Strike

 

From what I have read and understand, there is a slightly higher chance of deafness with a BEW over a non-BEW. We have many pink skinned whites, and if shorn too closely, they can sunburn, but we've never had any problems in that regard. 

There are a lot of rumors about BEWs, but I find them very questionable, and there is no real need to automatically geld your boy just because he has blue eyes.

Heather

Heather Zeleny

White Lotus Alpacas

Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece

http://www.whitelotusalpacas.com

http://whitelotus.openherd.com

On Oct 6, 2010, at 6:38 PM, Jim wrote:

 

I just wanted to thank everyone for all the help with my new cria when I discovered he had a horrible fly strike. Everyone gave me wonderful advice. I lost a little sleep and the little cria had many many many exams but the fly spray worked and keep them from coming back.
Now who can tell be about blue eye white alpacas. I have read tons of material but here is my concern. He is PINK skinned. Will he sunburn? Do I need to do anything about that? His eyes don't seem to be overly sensitive to light but are they? Is deafness only possible or is it probable?

Jim

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