Giraffe Watch 2012 - BABY IS HERE!

[Princess Dolly]

This is the status from the zoo's Facebook this morning:

Looked in on Autumn and Walter this morning and all is well. Her progress does not appear to have changed much overnight. We will continue to monitor her as we go through this morning. With Boo in the Zoo starting tonight, it looks like it will be a full day for staff going forward.

The zoo is supposed to Twitter (and I would guess also post on Facebook) when they think Autumn has actually gone into labor.

 

[mamamary]

This is the status from the zoo's Facebook this morning:


The zoo is supposed to Twitter (and I would guess also post on Facebook) when they think Autumn has actually gone into labor.

Thanks for the update. Will check in on her from time to time today

 

[lucas]

This is the status from the zoo's Facebook this morning:


The zoo is supposed to Twitter (and I would guess also post on Facebook) when they think Autumn has actually gone into labor.

Thanks for the info cause I don't do Facebook! Keep us updated, if you can.

 

[Princess Dolly]

Sure thing. Looking at the cameras, Autumn is out on the paddock.

 

[Fly4free]

The giraffe is my favorite animal so I am keeping a watch on the cameras. OP thanks for posting this!

Hope we don't have to wait too long. Poor thing looks so uncomfortable. Last night I could see the baby moving around inside her when she was laying down.

 

[lovin'fl]

She is in the paddock munching and strolling around...seems quite content and in no discomfort. Walter, however, seems restless stuck in the barn area. They may have to switch them out soon. Kind of curious...when they switch them or close them in the barn...do they do it in person...can they (people) get up close to these guys...do they give them rubs every once in a while or not contact at all?

 

[Caropooh]

GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!​

This is so exciting! We haven't had a good 'watch thread' in quite awhile!

 

[lovin'fl]

GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!​

This is so exciting! We haven't had a good 'watch thread' in quite awhile!

I just hope I don't miss it. How long is giraffe labor anyway?

 

[lovin'fl]

Walter is closed in the barn and MAD! Maybe they are about to switch them.

 

[lucas]

GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!​

This is so exciting! We haven't had a good 'watch thread' in quite awhile!

Oh goodie!

Official member of GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!

Hey Tag Fairy, I'm just sayin.....

 

[Princess Dolly]

Oh goodie!

Official member of GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!

Hey Tag Fairy, I'm just sayin.....

That smilie is too cute!

 

[Lintasare]

The OP needs to change the title to Giraffe Watch 2012. Just sayin.

 

[lucas]

The OP needs to change the title to Giraffe Watch 2012. Just sayin.

Good idea!

 

[robinb]

Oh goodie!

Official member of GIRAFFE WATCH 2012!!!!

Hey Tag Fairy, I'm just sayin.....

Good idea!

Too cute! The 2nd one looks preggers.

 

[OhMari]

She is outside the paddock-eating, she sure does eat a lot.

 

[Caropooh]

I just hope I don't miss it. How long is giraffe labor anyway?

Don't know if this is accurate or not, but...
http://www.chacha.com/question/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-giraffe-to-have-a-baby

She is outside the paddock-eating, she sure does eat a lot.

as someone said to me yesterday when I said the same thing, remember she is eating for 2!

 

[Princess Dolly]

Walter is out on the paddock now and Autumn is in the barn eating (what else is new? ).

I read that when Autumn is in labor she'll stop eating.

 

[chamonix]

My aunt has a giraffe that she has raised since it was a baby. (Don't worry, she is a professional, she's not one of those weirdo backyard exotic animal hoarders! She also has a bunch of other exotic animals; her farm is a certified, inspected, professional facility and she is world renowned in her field)

I thought you guys might appreciate this picture, it's my aunt feeding a bottle to her giraffe Gracie when she was 10 weeks old:

This is from last year when Gracie was 3:

 

[lucas]

Too cute! The 2nd one looks preggers.

I JUST realized you have one in your siggie! Very cute!

 

[lucas]

My aunt has a giraffe that she has raised since it was a baby. (Don't worry, she is a professional, she's not one of those weirdo backyard exotic animal hoarders! She also has a bunch of other exotic animals; her farm is a certified, inspected, professional facility and she is world renowned in her field)

I thought you guys might appreciate this picture, it's my aunt feeding a bottle to her giraffe Gracie when she was 10 weeks old:

This is from last year when Gracie was 3:

WOW, beautiful pics! That is really something!