It's a boy!

[maystone]

Gertie had her cria today at around 4PM while no one was looking. Mark was here alone, and fortunately he went out to check on her pretty soon after her cria was born, so he started warming the little guy up while waiting for the rest of us to get back from shopping. We figure it was about 30 minutes later that we showed up and Dar took over. He had a low body temp of 95 (normal is 101), but about two hours later he's up to 99. Dar is still out there with him, and she'll probably be out there for several more hours. Gertie is fine, although anxious like all new alpaca moms. He's a lovely mixture of white and champagne color, and he's pretty feisty.

Back later with updates.

Comments

[excentric397.livejournal.com]

I do love hearing about the alpacas and crias. I really enjoy the pictures, too. Some of the ones from the winter, with fog and such, were really spectacular. Hope you are feeling well today. Pip's Mom

[petranef.livejournal.com]

Most excellent news. :)

[windrider67.livejournal.com]

Hurray!! Happy healthy cria....

[windrider67.livejournal.com]

I LOVE your tag by the way ...heee

[budclare.livejournal.com]

*happy-dances*

You know, Obama is a good name. Or Barack. Or Hussein, just to give stupid people the finger. He has the right color parents and everything. :D

[caerwynx.livejournal.com]

I second this emotion!

[angelamermaid.livejournal.com]

Yay for another cria! We want pictures!

[llaras.livejournal.com]

Oh, boy! Surprise!