Expecting the imminent arrival of a gorgeous new cria is very exciting.

Therefore, we need to look at various events leading up to this wonderful time.

Firstly, - the care of the mother.

It is a good idea to ensure she has had her AD&E vitamin injection and a  5 in 1 injection, six weeks prior to her due date.  We recommend feeding her a lactating mix in the latter stages of her pregnancy, -  the last 2 or 3 weeks, when her unborn cria is growing rapidly and developing its secondary follicles.  We feed this lactating mix through until about a month after birth, when the dam reaches peak milk production. This will support the extra nutrition needed at this time.

We need to assemble a birthing kit in anticipation of the new arrival.

Birthing Kit

For convenience, we have a plastic container with a handle which includes;