Pink Fairy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I wish it would move a little more. Hope it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.g. Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Shouldn't one of her handlers be in there to assist? I have no idea how this kind of birthing should be done. Are they going to let her do it all herself? The wild ones do it all by themselves. I'm guessing there's not much a handler could do unless something went really, really wrong anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh no!!! I MISSED THE BIRTH!!!! :glare: Darn it...I've been watching a giraffe for a WEEK and I miss the actual birth?!?! Well, at least the baby is moving...That's a good thing...:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I think we need an intervention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 it is common for the baby not move for a bit. but within 1/2 hour baby needs to be nursing. robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is he so still?!?!? Come on baby! I am sure different giraffes do differently; but I don't like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle O. in MO Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How long before the baby stands up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labst60 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm not seeing the maternal instinct shine through. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Is it okay??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I think theres something wrong because the baby should be up by now or at least trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Baby isn't just "not up," it's not moving at all now. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Poor mama looks confused. I wish the baby would get up already. It's making me nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh darn it, I don't like the look of this :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 The wild ones do it all by themselves. I'm guessing there's not much a handler could do unless something went really, really wrong anyway. Right. I just wasn't sure if that was how it worked in captive births. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 There it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 It's trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 It's moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yes!!! Go baby!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yea!!! It's trying to stand up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 In the wild they are usually up within the first 30 minutes. Not sure that is going to happen here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hope the baby is ok!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hate to say it but when my mare did this the baby didn't make it. I hope giraffes are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm fighting back tears. I hope it's ok. Why isn't Autumn cleaning her baby up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I thought the mummy giraffe is suppose to help the baby giraffe to its feet? My boys are puzzled by the baby not being helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Autumn isn't into the attachment parenting thing. :001_huh: Glad baby is moving! Wanna see it stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 aww, i wish shed help the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.g. Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm not seeing the maternal instinct shine through. :001_huh: True, but this *is* her first... she's probably a bit confused right now, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Who's on fb and can tell me what they're saying over there? I picked a baaaaad week to give up FB. Come on, Autumn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hate to say it but when my mare did this the baby didn't make it. I hope giraffes are different. Didn't show an interest in the foal, you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Come on mama. Pat his little bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 According to giraffeconservation.org: a newborn calf can stand up and run within an hour of being born. It's been what, ten minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 It looked like they took Walter out of his stall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Didn't show an interest in the foal, you mean? I know with Chaos's 2 stillborn, she knew right away when they were born- she didnt even try to lick them like she did the others. BUT Autumn is at least slightly trying to lick/nuzzle/etc the baby or it looks that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I wish she'd lick him or something. But she is pacing. I hope he is okay.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hate to say it but when my mare did this the baby didn't make it. I hope giraffes are different. Almost all of my Nubian goat kids act this way, sometimes they don't stand up for hours, if they were wild they'd be dinner for sure! I would expect a giraffe to be a lot quicker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 According to giraffeconservation.org: a newborn calf can stand up and run within an hour of being born. It's been what, ten minutes? thanks so much for this. I feel sick right now! I can't see the baby's head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I think the baby just got its neck stuck under its hind leg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 According to giraffeconservation.org: a newborn calf can stand up and run within an hour of being born. It's been what, ten minutes? Yeah, I'm hoping this is it. Baby is definitely making some progress, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Didn't show an interest in the foal, you mean? No, I mean the legs out for so long. No interest just meant I had to work really hard to get the foal to nurse, or else bottle feed. Either way they need colostrum quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yay! Autumn is acting more maternal and baby has moved some more. Hope it keeps up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I think the baby just got its neck stuck under its hind leg... but i wonder what to do in that situation? Mommy isnt exactly helping. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) She is showing a little more interest now...thankfully. ETA: And he seems better too... Edited October 23, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 But my foal was born dead. This looks better than that anyway. I wish someone would clean that baby up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 No, I mean the legs out for so long. No interest just meant I had to work really hard to get the foal to nurse, or else bottle feed. Either way they need colostrum quickly. Ah, I see. I wonder if, in the wild, she'd be this alone, or if she'd have other females with her that might help communicate what she should do, you know? If the human handlers should/would help take the place of some of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh, the wobbly neck is so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 go baby go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rock on, baby G, you can do it! Get those legs underneath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Come on Baby! Heave Ho! Get up sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 yay for progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh, how cute! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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