The Cria Presents

The alpaca birth sequence usually moves quickly once active labor begins. We expect to see a cria on the ground within an hour of when we have confirmed active labor, and will be looking to see if there are any problems if there isn't

10:40 AM - We have a head showing! In this case, Rainsong's water broke before the cria presented itself. It is not unusual for the water to break well after the cria has begun its entry into the world.