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Birthing |
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The birth process is as
stressful as it is fascinating. Remember though that Alpacas
have been doing this on their own for quite some time. If
you are in any doubt about what to do or if you suspect
problems call the vet and/or someone with some experience
of the birthing process. If possible attend a neonatal class
or if you are close to where you agist ask to be called
when your animal goes into labor - if there is time.
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In the first stage, the
female alpaca starts to behave differently, quite often
she will wander off on her own, visit the manure pile frequently
and sometimes appear quite vacant! Depending on the animal
this can continue for a day or so, although this stage could
happen quite quickly, and the second stage or delivery will
occur. More...
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Unless you see something
obviously wrong, it seems best to let your Alpaca get on
with things without interfering. In a normal birth the feet
and head will appear, often without obvious signs of 'water'
breaks. Once the head is through the vulva, gravity takes
over (the mother is most likely standing) and the cria will
drop to the ground. The membrane covering the cria will
usually break or be broken by the cria, if not you may have
to clean this away from the nose. Depending on the weather
you may have to intervene to keep the cria warm or cool.
You will also check breathing and clear any fluid from the
nose if necessary.
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In the final
stage the placenta is passed from the female and the new cria
will try and start nursing as soon as it can stand up. The
placenta usually passes in the first hour or so, but can take
longer.
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