Welcoming Maya's new cria, another step in our farming journey

The arrival of a new cria is a special moment on any alpaca farm. This time, Maya’s cria has joined our herd, bringing fresh energy and hope to our farming journey. Watching a newborn alpaca take its first steps is a reminder of why we dedicate ourselves to this work. This post shares the story of Maya’s cria, the care involved, and what this means for our farm’s future. Its a girl ! 6 June 2026

The Arrival of Maya’s Cria

Maya’s cria was born on a chilly afternoon, healthy and alert. Newborn crias need warmth, nutrition, and gentle care to grow strong. Maya, a confident experienced mother, instinctively knew what to do. This natural bond is crucial for the cria’s survival and development.

The first few hours after birth are critical. We monitored the cria closely to ensure she was nursing properly and staying warm. There were a few minor problems when she was trying to locate the milk. Cria naturally look for milk in a dark place on their mothers, it looks like a dark fleece confuses the instinct a little.

Eventually she mastered it

The faun alpaca on almost every photo is Venus, she is never far away. Sadly due to a dog attack ( not on our farm) she carnt have cria of her own. She is such an asset to our farm, reassurring the cria and letting the mums get on with some all important foraging.

What Maya’s Cria Means for Our Farm

Each new cria represents more than just an addition to the herd. It symbolizes the continuation of our farm’s legacy and the potential for future generations. Maya’s cria carries valuable genetics that will help improve the quality of our alpacas. Over time, this contributes to stronger animals with better fleece and temperament.

Maya's cria has been named Bellota, ( acorn in spainish) she alreday has a buddy ! The two cria are so bonded its beautiful to watch them.