melissad2 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've been watching her and the baby off and on all day and she seems likes she is trying to get away from the baby :confused:. Baby tries to nurse and she kicks and moves away. Maybe it is normal giraffe behavior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's ok. I'm coming to get him. His name is Henry and he already has a friend named Waffles. I have the PERFECT spot for him :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've been watching her and the baby off and on all day and she seems likes she is trying to get away from the baby :confused:. Baby tries to nurse and she kicks and moves away. Maybe it is normal giraffe behavior? She is pacing like she really wants to be outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Has she always lived at the zoo? Maybe she hasn't had a lot of examples of what mother giraffes normally do, and she's just not sure what to do with the little thing. I had the same problem after dd was born. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have to say that I wasn't exactly fond of any of my dc after giving birth. I'd guess that she's probably exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Maybe she has ppd. Honestly though, the poor thing is probably exhausted and just wants a few minutes of peace and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Last night, she was grooming the baby a lot. She was pacing a lot earlier. Probably it makes her nervous to be inside when she'd normally be let outside, and she misses her routine. Plus she's never been a mom before, right? She may do okay. I don't know how much giraffe moms spend doting on their babies. Considering the baby is up and walking around within an hour of birth, I'd guess they're more independent than babies that lie around in nests for weeks. KWIM? So it may be normal for mom to leave the baby alone for long periods between feedings. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I was wondering if her pacing around helped the baby get stronger, always following her. Maybe she's just trying to get away! I do that! "ACK! You people keep following me! Go away, already!" Still, I prefer to tell myself that it's a good thing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 is this her first one? When our heifers calve, sometimes it takes a bit for the maternal hormones to get going. The baby will try to nurse and *WHAP* momma will kick it in the head. It is SO frustrating to watch, but eventually, they figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Has she always lived at the zoo? Maybe she hasn't had a lot of examples of what mother giraffes normally do, and she's just not sure what to do with the little thing. I had the same problem after dd was born. :tongue_smilie: Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's ok. I'm coming to get him. His name is Henry and he already has a friend named Waffles. I have the PERFECT spot for him :D :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's ok. I'm coming to get him. His name is Henry and he already has a friend named Waffles. I have the PERFECT spot for him :D Do we know it's a boy or did you just decide that? I like "Henry"!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Someone said this in last night's thread. She kept walking away from the calf but when found his legs and started walking better, she stood still for nursing. Perhaps she is making sure he can walk and the need to nurse is motivating for him to get on his feet. In the wild, they have to be able to run from predators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Maybe she's just trying to get away! I do that! "ACK! You people keep following me! Go away, already!" :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 is this her first one? This is Autumn's first baby. She and Walter are on loan from a Boston Zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetkvass Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I haven't been watching her much but what I saw made me wonder the same thing. Hopefully things kick in soon. It took me forever after my first was born. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Do we know it's a boy or did you just decide that? I like "Henry"!:D Henry is the name of my imaginary giraffe since apparently it's hard to find a pet one. :glare: And I can't find a ride to SC :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Henry is the name of my imaginary giraffe since apparently it's hard to find a pet one. :glare: And I can't find a ride to SC :crying: Wait, you can't find a ride, or you can't find a ride that will let you bring a giraffe on the return trip?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Wait, you can't find a ride, or you can't find a ride that will let you bring a giraffe on the return trip?! I don't think they let giraffes on board. Oh Henry. I guess I'll have to settle for a blow up giraffe. Hopefully my neighbors won't hate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I don't think they let giraffes on board. Oh Henry. I guess I'll have to settle for a blow up giraffe. Hopefully my neighbors won't hate me. I'm planning to go see the baby very soon. I wonder if thy would notice a baby giraffe in my stroller?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 They've taken off the live cam, and are replaying the birth. I hope baby is doing well. ETA: it's back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 They've taken off the live cam, and are replaying the birth. I hope baby is doing well. ETA: it's back I was just going to say that I still see the live cam, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Finally! I was about to drive up there and whack her upside the head! Oh, and I figured out that every time I refresh or re-load the page, it goes to the birth activities video. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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