Llorelei Needs Here Own Thread -- She's Doing Terrific

[SkyWarrior]

Well, she's about 150-200 lbs, and luckily gaining weight every day. A little heavy for our barn rafters. She is moving, which is very good. I caught her moving in the barn. She walks with her hind legs and walks on her front knee joint. She gets out of her poop (good) and has been moving as much as 20 feet between feedings.

I figure she's not ready yet, but I do encourage her. Gave her iron shot, banamine, and B vitamins today. I have been rubbing her forelegs, when she'll let me, and extend them. I may have to talk to the alpaca guy about how to rehab her. I think she wants to be up, just doesn't quite have the strength. OTOH, she is getting stronger.

Right now, I'm thankful she's gotten through the solstice. Next stop, Christmas eve!

 

[goatgurl]

ok then, i hadn't thought about how much bigger a llama is than a goat. would cause a problem wouldn't it, lol. as it was mine was a 150# goat so i pulled her up using a block and tackle and the lawn mower. she was not amused but that was 4 years ago and she is still here making trouble whenever she can. just keep working with her, it sounds like she is on the mend.

 

[SkyWarrior]

ok then, i hadn't thought about how much bigger a llama is than a goat. would cause a problem wouldn't it, lol. as it was mine was a 150# goat so i pulled her up using a block and tackle and the lawn mower. she was not amused but that was 4 years ago and she is still here making trouble whenever she can. just keep working with her, it sounds like she is on the mend.

Just a tiny bit bigger. I can just barely move her while she's down. Getting kicked by her isn't something I'm looking forward to but I'm expecting because of all the shots.

Getting kicked by goats is laughable by comparison.

 

[Baymule]

Does a llama kick harder than a horse?

 

[SkyWarrior]

Does a llama kick harder than a horse?

I suspect not, but their kicks look about the equivalent of a cow's kick with less weight behind it.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Well, guardedly good news! Guess who stood up for the FIRST TIME since early December?

Llorelei wanted to get up and managed to get her front legs straightened out enough to stand. I held her vertical for maybe 30 seconds while she worked on keeping herself up. When she finally had enough, I let her down so she could recover from that.

Well, she is still weak, but this is a step in the right direction. Hopefully we'll have more of these positive signs. I suspect she's been trying to get up while we're not there because she has knocked over her water occasionally. Still, a good sign. I hope.

 

[Ferguson K]

That's fantastic news!!!! Way to go Lorelei! This is a big step in the right direction. We're all cheering for her.

 

[promiseacres]

great effort.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

So glad to hear that! We're all rooting for her - and you!

 

[Hens and Roos]

that is great to hear!!