Desiderata Alpacas

Freaky Fact Friday!

Amazing article posted by The Alpaca Vet about why alpacas usually give birth in the day time. Check it out and have a read.

Stay tuned for more Freaky Fact Fridays and even more to come!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

One interesting pattern in camelid reproduction is that births almost always occur during daylight hours.

Most crias are born between early morning (like potentially 5-6am!) and early afternoon, which may seem unusual compared with many other livestock species.

This timing appears to be an evolutionary advantage.

In the harsh environments where camelids evolved, daytime births allowed the newborn cria to dry quickly and begin nursing while temperatures were warmer.

Several factors likely contribute to this pattern:

1. Hormonal rhythms linked to daylight cycles

2. Warmer daytime temperatures for newborn survival

3. Better visibility for mother and cria bonding

4. Improved protection from predators

Because of this natural timing, breeders often observe that camelid births occur during the day when monitoring is easier.

Nature seems to have planned this quite conveniently!

Have you noticed that your crias are usually born during the day?

Tell us below!

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Was a fantastic time at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show! The kids did a fantastic job with going solo for such a large show. Time to bring on Hawkesbury!

The Results are as follows:

🥉Tahlia Miller: Adult Open Showman
5th Place - Tahlia Miller: Adult Open Stockman
🥇Desiderata Look to the Future: Junior White Male Suri
🥈 Desiderata Meleah Rose: Intermediate Medium/Dark Fawn Female Suri
🥇 Coolawarra Heartbreak Hotel: Mature Roan Male Suri

And for our first champion ribbons at SRES
🏆 Desiderata Look to the Future
&
🏆 Coolawarra Heartbreak Hotel

To many more broad ribbons; thank you to our matriarchs and patriarch in heaven for looking down on us and giving us your luck and love

Day 3 of 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show!

Today sees McFly, Meleah and Nora in the ring; stay tuned tonight for results! If anyone is at the show today come see them in the ring at the Munro Pavilion or if your at home check out Sydney Royal Alpaca Show on Facebook for the livestream.