Thursday, December 1, 2022
Cria (Baby Alpaca)
LHSA Calliope
Breeding for 2023 is complete with 10 cria expected! We completed our 2nd ultrasounds last week, and now we wait until 2023 to see the results. Alpacas have a gestational period that averages 343 days, so it's a long wait... Our breeding program is based more on fiber statistics than color, but we certainly get a high level of cute factored in!
Our 13 cria from 2022 are growing and thriving. We are halter training now; I find alpaca much easier to train than other species. I like to begin slow introduction of the halter on the face before asking them to walk around obstacles, floor mats, or noisy areas. There is always an A+ student and a fraidy-cat in each group!
Here's a list of names of cria in 2022 for you to watch as we continue to add more pictures in the coming weeks.
LHSA Jocasta
LHSA Bibs
LHSA Makoa by Mano Kahuna
LHSA Calliope
LHSA Inez
LHSA Marista
LHSA Icy Hot
LHSA Lohi
LHSA Orient Express' Midnite Rider
LHSA Orenthal
LHSA Estrella Oscura
LHSA Breckridge
LHSA Crazy Bear
LHSA Marista
LHSA Makoa by Mano Kahuna
LHSA Estrella Oscura
LHSA Moab's Jocasta
LHSA Moab's Jocasta photobombs Makoa & Marista!
LHSA Bibs
LHSA Crazy Bear
LHSA Orenthal with Dam GLR Ombra
LHSA Orenthal