Things seemed settled on the farm; it was perfectly safe for me to drive to Graeagle for a knitting day at Woolly Notions, even though it was Friday the 13th. I had a relaxing time, starting a new knitting project and visiting with the regulars at the shop. The drive both ways was beautiful and inspiring. My first clue anything was amiss was glancing up the hill as I drove past, noticing that the sheep were in a different paddock than we had let them into in the morning. I thought perhaps they had found an opening in the fence. I expected to find Gene napping or reading the newspaper when I got home about 3:00, but he was in the driveway when I pulled up and said, "You need to come here and see this." I walked toward the pasture, thinking perhaps some wild critter was in there. Then, a flash of white beside Nella... This little cria (baby llama) is only a few hours old. She (I think it is female, haven't checked) has one blue eye and one brown. I am just now learning about BEW (blue-eyed white) llamas on the internet. We had no idea Nella was pregnant, and I also just learned that llama gestation is 11 and a half months! I just thought she was a big llama! Gene had quite the day, witnessing the birth and calling the vet to come make sure this little cria was okay. And the sheep were startled as well. The cria is nursing here, and Nella is none too pleased with these curious sheep. Notice her ears in the back position. I didn't get a picture, but she did a mild spit/hiss at them. Welcome to Four Winds Farm, little cria!
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Victoria
9/14/2013 03:38:36 am
Congratulations! What is the story or llama fiber? I remember talking to you about it ... But now that you have a new addition, is there llama to be spun?
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9/14/2013 05:33:11 am
Thanks! She's very sweet. And yes, I will be exploring llama fiber now. Nella's is a beautiful cinnamon color, and this cria's white might be wonderful to dye. Now to decide whether to brush or shear...
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Janet
10/12/2013 05:33:30 pm
What a delightful surprise!
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