1 Muzzle appears
 |
2 Feet follow 
See the membrane still covering the legs? That will dry and rub
off quickly. Once the cria's head is clear, it begins to sneeze
and cough to clear it's breathing; all while still attached to the
umbilical. |
3 Nearly There!
The hardest part is getting the shoulders through; there's
often a pause in labor while the dam rests after that effort. |
4 Final Push 
Gravity helps with the last part of the delivery, and the cria slides
to the ground. |
5 Head's Up 
Within moments of delivery, the new cria begins to struggle to
raise it's head and coordinate it's movements. |
6 Settled In 
Still wobbly, but comfortably resting in the sternal position.
It won't be long before she will try standing. |
7 Legs getting
organized 
The cria begins trying to stand within an hour or less of birth.
Many false starts, but she's determined! |
8 Curious 
The yearlings are very curious about the newest herd member!
|
9 Resting with
Mom (Noche)
Later that same evening, Fiesta rests alongside her mother. |
10 Big Girl 
Fiesta is now 5 years old, and has delivered 2 crias of her own.
Her 3rd cria is due Fall 2007. |
