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Cria season has been keeping us busy here at Pronkin' Pastures! We started with Little Sandy Farris - a bit of a difficult delivery and a little slow to get going. We ended up bottle feeding him the first 2 days to keep him going, but since then, he's been up and running (literally, running)! We love how he is maturing and we love his sassy, silly personality. Just as we felt good about Little Sandy Farris' progress, Janey delivered her baby. Like Tiki (Little Sandy's mom), Janey is also a first-time mama. At 337 days gestation, she delivered easily and without issue, except that her baby is the tiniest we have ever had born here - just shy of 10 pounds! Another boy, Harley (his dad is named Triumph), was born small, but healthy and robust. He was up and active right away, and looking for mama's milk...
 Harley with his mama, Janey.  Happy family! Lilah (back) is Janey's mama, and Harley's grandma!  Little Sandy Farris was happy to finally get a playmate! Look at the size difference - Little Sandy is just 3 weeks older than Harley. Unfortunately, Janey's milk did not come in, so we were back to bottle feeding. Though we bottle fed powdered colostrum to Harley the first day since he was unable to nurse, we didn't feel good about how he was doing. Due to his diminutive size and lack of mom's colostrum on his first day, Harley had his first vet visit on Saturday. He was given a plasma transfusion to jumpstart his system and provide some immunity. It's been a tough go with little Harley, but he is persistent and we will be, too, with his continued care and bottle feeding. He is now almost a week old and we are getting quite attached to him! We had such high hopes for Janey in our breeding program, and she is proving to be a sweet and attentive mama, but because of her milking issues, this will be her only experience with motherhood. We are so disappointed. That brings us to today! A happy day! At 342 days gestation, Serena delivered a lovely, healthy and active.... GIRL!!! Can you tell we are delighted?  Baby Gracie - just born and freshly dried off! Serena delivered seemingly effortlessly. She was just starting at 9:21 am and just 20 minutes later (by 9:40 am), she had delivered!
Born at a robust 15.8 pounds, baby was up and on her feet within 20 minutes and looking for milk soon after!  Gracie was up on her feet less that 30 minutes after delivery.  Gracie with mama, Serena, and grandma, Lillibet (aka Little Lilli).  It's always a relief when they find the 'milk bar' quickly! It's been a long day. More on baby 'Gracie' to come!
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We are excited to announce the birth of the first cria of the 2020 season at Pronkin' Pastures! Meet Little Sandy Farris!  Little Sandy - just hours old - watched over by first-time mama, Tiki.  Little Sandy and proud mama, Tiki. Besides being the first cria of the season here, Little Sandy is the first baby for his mom, Tiki, and the first offspring for his dad, Alladin! We are delighted and think this pairing was a real success! Are you wondering about his name? He is named after our veterinarian! This was Tiki's very first delivery and she was having a bit of trouble, so we called Dr. Farris who came out right away and helped Tiki through the process. We are so thankful, and thus decided to name the little guy after her. Though Tiki and Little Sandy had a bit of a rough start, they are both doing quite well now!  Little Sandy at 2 weeks of age. Look how big he's getting!  Little Sandy at the 'milk bar' with mama. Little Sandy is the only cria right now, but he won't be lonely for long! We are expecting 3 more babies before the end of August. Tune in again soon for details!
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Always an animal lover, alpacas entered my life in 2005.
I enjoy all aspects of life with alpacas - from caring for them, to training them, spinning and knitting their wonderful fiber, photographing them, and even writing about them! 
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