Cria Update (July 15th)
On Tuesday, the vet came and did an exam on Chanel. She's not pregnant. Annabel isn't either (although we had figured that out already). Chanel looked fat enough to be pregnant, plus she exhibited some other signs that she might be pregnant. The vet did an ultrasound and an internal exam, both negative. It seems that she might have a uterine infection that is making her think she's pregnant, a condition that is not uncommon in alpacas.The vet administered a shot for the possible infection.We are assuming that the ultrasounds done on Chanel and Annabel back at 6 weeks gestation might have been in error, which is also not uncommon. The ultrasound technology for humans can be much more accurate than a portable unit
used in the barn! Although we are disappointed to have to wait another year for crias, we do know that God does things for a reason, so for now, we'll have to consider our yearlings (who are still SO CUTE) our babies for a while longer!
Other farm news. . .
Last week, after a long time and a lot of work for Jim, we finally were able to open our pasture to the alpacas! Check this link to see the alpacas enjoying their new pasture. That's Oliver and Marcel Marceau taking a roll in the grass!
We also have some great new products in the store, including sock monkeys, a knitted alpaca kit, and most exciting - yarn from our alpacas! See our store page for photos!
So even if you've been wanting to see new crias, it's still a great time to come and visit your friends at Jersey Shore Alpacas! See you soon!
Our farm is located on Route 47 in
Green Creek, NJ, about 10 minutes north of Cape May.
We welcome visitors on
Saturdays from 10-4pm.
(There is no "admission charge.")
We are also open on Thursdays and Fridays during the month of July.
Please give us a call if you'd like to arrange for a visit at a time that we are not formally "open." We'd love to show off our herd!
Hope to see you soon!