First Cria of 2010
The arrival of the first spring cria is always a wonderful event to celebrate the end of another dreary, long winter. Even in these
parts the winter was longer and harder than most. Crias are arriving about 25 days late. Carrington arrived at 10:00 AM on a beautiful spring day to the delight of ranch visitors who stood watching in awe from the fence. Gratefully, it was a normal birth without any unexpected twists and turns. I often forget I have it in the refrigerator, but an injection of Banimine can sure come in handy particularly when you have a female that is having trouble standing still for her newborn to nurse. Does a wonderful job of taking the edge off so the female can relax a bit after the ordeal of giving birth. One cria down, one more to go this spring. Carrington is anxiously awaiting a playmate.
About Me
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- Albuquerque Alpacas
- After a 20 year career as an elementary school teacher, I visited my first alpaca ranch and the rest was history. Now four years later, I am retire and busier then ever. I have spent the last four years building a successful agritourism business in the North Valley of Albuquerque transforming my owner-built adobe compound into a spa and resort for alpacas and ranch visitors alike. Albuquerque Alpacas is home to a herd of 20 alpacas with a few visiting alpacas that come and go. When I am not feeding, training, birthing, medicating, and cleaning up after after animals; I am stocking inventory, weaving, spinning, knitting, and consigning items in my on site retail store. Business paperwork seems to consume any free time. People often comment on the level of work present in my life but if you love what you do then it is not work!
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