IT'S A BOY

1:15 A.M. Jamelia gives birth to her baby boy bringing the Oasis Camel Dairy herd to twenty...

It's 3:07 a.m. ... just a quick note while yesterday morning's coffee re-heats in the microwave.
Our first little male of the birthing season poked his head out around 1:00 in the morning, March 14th. Jamelia is lactationally challenged... last year, as a first time mom she had no milk. It is rare but does occur. This year, by supplementing her with herbs and using a rather expensive milk enhancing drug used in race horses and even elephants, Jamelia has a small udder. We will start off with feeding the baby cow colostrum from a bottle... just to get him on his way and then give Jamelia every opportunity to raise this calf.
The camel veterinary specialist prescribed lactation drug is extremely pricey. But, if you met Jamelia, you would agree it is worth every penny! She is curled around her son, grunting softly. She is in love at first sight. If the lactation clicks in, she will have the chance to be a great mom.
The microwave just dinged... time to go feed the baby...