How To Care For A Pregnant Alpaca
Alpacas are a wonderful type of animal to breed, as anyone who has raised them can attest. They are friendly and do not cause many problems while they graze. Up to eight of them can be raised easily on any given acre of land, since they do not pull up the roots of the plants they graze on. Taking care of a pregnant Alpaca is both a treat and hardwork.
One of the most important items to keep in mind when caring for a pregnant alpaca is that their nutritional requirements increase quite a bit.I found some more information here. If they have enough pasture land and hay then this may be fine. However, make certain that they get enough vitamin D and E. Do not supplement their calcium intake during this time as too much calcium intake can lead to a condition known as hypocalcaemia due to the inability of the pregnant alpaca’s kidneys to excrete the calcium during this time period.
Do not be alarmed when your pregnant alpaca spits. This is one of the key indicators that she is in fact pregnant. The female alpaca will routinely spit on the breeding male, and possibly anyone or anything else they can find. A spitting alpaca might very well be a pregnant alpaca.