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| A Llama Birth Wednesday 16th April 2008 06:10AM: Mascara was in the shelter for breakfast as normal. No signs of her being in labor. 07:35AM: Doing poo patrol. Mascara was grazing near Chiquita - no signs of labor 08:50AM: Mascara was sitting down - didn't seem to be in any discomfort or in labor. 10:10AM: Noticed Mascara was at the poo pile, watched for a few minutes and thought she might be in labor. 10:20AM: Convinced she was in active labor as she was restless, sitting down and standing up and regularly going to the poo pile. Called Ken and A friend to share the nerve wracking news. Clover was standing close by watching the proceedings, she was obviously midwife for the birth.
10:25AM: Got my camera, binos and phone and went into the paddock. Nose and two legs already presented. Unusually the whole herd decided to come over and check things out. I tried to distract them with some pellets and hay as Mascara didn't appreciate the company although she was happy for Clover and Chiquita to stay close by. 10:35AM: Front legs and crias head fully out, checked no mucus covering the nose. Head was shaking and I could hear breathing.
10:41-10:49AM: Mascara sat down for what seemed like forever. When I went to check I realised that the shoulders had passed, a few more pushes and the cria was on the ground - wriggling. Mascara stood up and was immediately very protective, I risked my life treating getting close enough to treat the umbilical cord. I thought he was a boy but wasn't 100% sure. I and the camera got spat at as did the rest of the herd that had come back over to investigate the new arrival.
Approx 11:00AM: Cria was sitting in the cush position. I called Ken and my friend to let them know all was well.
Approx 11:15AM: Cria was attempting to stand - lots of very unsuccessful attempts.
11:28AM: Cria stood up and promptly fell over.
11:37AM: Placenta passed intact.
Approx 11:50AM: Cria was looking to nurse, Mascara was happy to stand still and encourage him - a successful connection about 10 minutes later. Birth is all over & Standing with Mum
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