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So far, at Lamas of OZ:
Female:Male
Ratio
Ave. Gestation Ave. Time of Day Alpaca Ave. Birth Weight Llama Ave. Birth Weight
20:18 350 days
(357 spring, 342 fall)
11:18 am 16.3 lb 23.5 lb
Ranges: 330 - 372   6:00 am -  8 pm 9 - 22.5 lb 19.2 - 29 lb

The following sequence shows the birth of LOZ Incognito:

The vulva is open and elongated. 10:35 AM

Membrane protrudes. 10:37

Nose and "booties"  pressed against the membrane. 10:43

The membrane has broken. 10:44

10:35 AM  After 362 days, this llama dam is  about to give birth. The vulva is open & elongated.

10:37  Here the membrane is exposed and the nose of the cria is visible.

10:43   The feet are now visible.  Note the white "booties"

10:44   The membrane has just broken.

Head and front legs are out. 10:52 Legs are crossed. 10:56

The cria is eased to the ground. 11:09

"Secret" checks out "Nito" 11:15

10:52   The front legs and head are out.

10:56   Crossed legs are impeding the progress. Here the protective "booties" are very evident.

11:09  Once the legs have been uncrossed the cria   is eased to the ground. Not pulled!

11:15   After the cria has been towel dried, the proud mom checks out her baby. Weight:29 lbs

"Nito"  tries to stand 11:18 "Nito Standing" 11:30

11:18  The cria attempts to stand.

11:30  The cria is standing.

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