Parameters for Newborn Llamas and Alpacas
Parameters for Newborn Llamas and Alpacas
Parameter | Guideline |
|---|---|
Time to standing | 15–45 minutes after birth |
Time to nursing | 30–60 minutes after birth |
Weight at birth | 7–11 kg (alpaca) 9–15 kg (llama) |
Normal heart rate | 60–90 beats/min |
Normal respiratory rate | 30 breaths/min |
Normal body temperature | 100°F (37.8°C) |
Time to first meconium and urine | < 18 hours after birth |
Daily weight gain 24 hours after birth | 100–250 g/day (alpaca) 250–500 g/day (llama) |
Amount of colostrum needed | 10–15% of body wt within 12 hours of birth (ideal) |