We offer and encourage drive by breedings here at Parris Hill Farm. Not long ago, Dr. Ahmed Tibary confirmed some reproduction facts that we had already gleaned from our own vet.

Did you know that...

In 30-60 minutes after breeding, the female has produced the hormone (LH) necessary for ovulation.
In 26-48 hours after breeding, ovulation occurs as the mature follicle bursts releasing the "egg".
In 5-6 days after breeding, the fertilized egg finishes its journey and rests in the uterus.

Given these facts, the theory is that travel stress may not be an issue for quite a few days. Dr. Tibary recommends, however, that the female should not be transported home for at least a half hour after breeding while her system is producing LH.

Why consider drive by breedings...

Consider them, first and foremost, for the health and well being of your female alpaca, the cria by her side and the other members of both herds.

Herd Health...

In addition to any state required transport papers and current vaccines & wormers, we require a licensed veterinarian's statement of good health and condition of the female and cria at side. This would include results of fecals exams, a reproductive exam (including maidens) and other screenings such as BVDV. The alpacas must be free of external as well as internal parasites.

Our Goals...

The goal of our herd health protocol is to keep safe, not just our own herd but, to the best thats humanly possible, the herds of each client scheduled to arrive, each client that came before and all clients that come after.

If you would like to receive a copy of our Visiting Female Protocol, please feel free to email us.

Linda & Bill Ley
637 Brownsville Hartland Road ~ P.O. Box 313
Brownsville, Vermont 05037
Leys@ParrisHillFarm.com ~ 802-484-3200 ~ www.ParrisHillFarm.com

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