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Barnyard Buddies:  Our First Cria (Baby Alpaca) of the Fall is here!  |
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Alpaca Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Katy
Fairhope
AL
USA
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 Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 2:12:44 PM
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On our alpaca farm, we have such hot summers that we have to sit out birthing during the summer and start up again in the Fall. Since alpacas gestate for 11-12 months, it's a long wait.
We finally are back to having babies again, so I had to share this new arrival! Bella had a grey baby boy yesterday. He's so big and strong and handsome. I've named him Eisenheim (after the character in the movie, The Illusionist.)
I've posted pictures of him and there's a debate going over his name on my blog. www.alpacafarmgirl.com
Thanks for letting me share my good news, farmgirls!
Yippeee!~Katy
Visit me at www.alpacafarmgirl.com |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 3:05:25 PM
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Congratultions, Katy. How many more are due? It sure is a nerve wracking time, isn't it? Waiting on animal babies is sometimes worse than people babies.
Good luck, Kris |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 3:23:19 PM
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when I saw your new little baby cria I thought "oh what a pretty "Moonbeam"(after I read his mom's name and dad's name) I'm not sure about the other name..its quite the mouthfull and not sure most folks would like it or even know how to pronounce it, and if you wind up selling him for someone to use in show ring its quite a mouthfull for someone to say..but otherwise..congrats on the little guy..he's really adorable!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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Alpaca Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Katy
Fairhope
AL
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 3:59:54 PM
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Thanks Monica and Kris! I think we have 8 more due this year. With one due on Thanksgiving and one due on Christmas. Of course they NEVER come on their due dates so I'm probably safe. I'm always home for the holidays anyway. We have one girl who was ultrasounded pregnant but doesn't look like she could possibly have a baby this month. So I don't know my count for sure. Plus I have one due on December 29th so she may well go into January...
We'll let this little guy's new owner change his name if they like. We have to find a name that hasn't been used before in the Alpaca Registry. That is often tricky to find.
Funny you mention Moonbeam. We have a Moonshadow here now. I have a friend who names everything either "Rose" related or "Moon" related. I have had so many Lunas and Rosas from her with every variation that I can't keep them straight. One year we had a "Phil" (Philosophy) and a "Phillipe".
So fun to get to name creatures!
:) Katy
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 4:17:32 PM
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ahhhhhhhhhhh He is adorable..Aren't all baby animals just tooo cute?
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2008 : 8:10:03 PM
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Oooohhhhh!!!!!! He is absolutely adorable. I have always loved Alpaca's and have even been researching them as an investment. It is just a dream in my head right now, but one day............... :)
"Love one another." |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 03:41:59 AM
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Oh how cute!!
Congratulations! |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 04:20:29 AM
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Oh my! So cute! Do you have a large herd? (Are they called "herds"?) Just soooooo cute!!
Your blog is super, btw! And your hubby's art is amazing! |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 05:26:38 AM
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Congrats on the arrival of the beautiful cria! He's just too precious!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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Alpaca Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Katy
Fairhope
AL
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 06:38:40 AM
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Thanks Country Lawyer and Diana! We have a herd (yep, they are herds) of around 60 on the farm. We board some, and own about 50 alpacas. I am definitely proud of hubby's art!
Katy
Visit me at www.alpacafarmgirl.com |
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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl
668 Posts
Diana
White City
Oregon
USA
668 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 07:52:38 AM
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I love the pic of Bella and her baby! Thanks for sharing.. your little one is adorable!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
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Barnyard Buddies: Our First Cria (Baby Alpaca) of the Fall is here! |
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Our First Cria (Baby Alpaca) of the Fall is here!
