The crias are coming...the crias are coming.

For those unfamiliar with the term "cria", it is a baby alpaca.  Thus, the babies are coming here at the Criation Station Alpaca Farm!

 So far three little darlings have graced our pastures. First is TCS Allie Cat (photo at right in the front).  Born, April 16th; she is absolutely stunning in every way.  We certainly hope to take her to the spring 2012 shows.

Next up was Pablo's Peruvian Cortez, a handsome fawn male, who just has the cutest face with darker colored ears (photo at right in back).  Cortez was born April 19th, and he and Allie haven't stopped playing since. 

It is so much fun when several crias are born at the same time, as they bond and play with each other.



Next up is this beautiful female pictured at the left.  She was born on May 24th.  She is a sparkling white, tiny girl weighing just 14 lbs.
 
We haven't decided on a name yet, so if you think of something special, let me know.
 
Birthing season is far from over here as the next cria is due anyday.  With the incredible heat and humidity, I hope Tabitha waits until later in the week to deliver.
 
Two crias are due in July, then our season will be complete.  Six happy and healthy are our hopes for 2011!
 
Stop back from time to time to see photos of the crias as they grow.