Authors:
John and Susan Merrell
Gateway Farm Alpacas, Scio, Oregon, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
Gateway Farm Alpacas

Excerpt:
Alpaca birthing is generally an uneventful process, yet it is one of the more stressful events for new owners. Problem births (dystocias) are unusual in sound breeding animals, but when they do occur it is important to intervene as quickly as possible for the health of both the dam and cria. This pictorial journey is meant to help those that are new to the process.

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