flute4peace
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,757
Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
|
Post by flute4peace on Mar 31, 2017 17:19:06 GMT
Oliver seems to really be watching her.... He's a bull, he's probably thinking "I know how to get that baby out of you.....just 5 minutes, come on baby.....lets get this stable a rockin'" That's pretty much what they said in one of their Q&As. That they're "bonded" because they live together but if they put in 10 more females he would "bond" with them, as well. He doesn't give a flip about her or the baby, he's reacting to the change in her estrogen levels. (sorry if that disappoints anyone, it did me when I heard it, too.)
|
|
flute4peace
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,757
Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
|
Post by flute4peace on Mar 31, 2017 17:22:31 GMT
I have been following along with the April drama......the drama of what part of her stall she will be in. lOL! The giraffe births that I watched on the youtubes looked like the giraffes went off by themselves and had their babies.....so April looks like the closer she gets the less alone time she has, there are people outside her pen all the time it looks like today. Does that mean she can hold off giving birth until nobody is looking? They mentioned in one of their talks that a giraffe will hide being in labor as a protection in the wild, so is April going to hide it all until nobody is there? I would also think since this is April's 4th calf that there would be documentation about her past births, I wonder how those went? It looks like they are setting up or have set up a text system that of course costs money for those receiving the texts, this has become a little money maker for the zoo....it is nice to know that people are supporting the zoo's efforts but on the other hand it might be getting out of control a tad bit. I had their chat up on the youtube last night for a while and it showed some people's names in color blocks with the explanation on the top that they had donated money and how much by the color......I'm not sure how I feel about that. I think we should start a poll. Where will April birth? Right corner/wall, Left corner/wall, or under the camera. Maybe add a visible place option just in case.
|
|
|
Post by TeuchterPea on Mar 31, 2017 18:47:48 GMT
I just tuned in to that lump and thought I'd missed the main event. I've only seen the dainty little nuggets up until now!
|
|
|
Post by TeuchterPea on Mar 31, 2017 18:51:25 GMT
OK...not what I thought it was!
|
|
|
Post by Skellinton on Mar 31, 2017 19:15:52 GMT
Kind of hope she gives birth on April Fool's Day.
|
|
|
Post by TeuchterPea on Mar 31, 2017 19:20:54 GMT
I'm with you there, I have said for a while she's just waiting for April. Here in the UK, it is only 4 hours til the first so if she gives birth any time after that I am claiming a technical success. For the last 10 mins she has been watching "me". It's quite unnerving.
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Mar 31, 2017 20:52:37 GMT
Her backside is in that back left corner again. She looks like she's rocking back and watching me. Lol
|
|
flute4peace
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,757
Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
|
Post by flute4peace on Mar 31, 2017 20:55:33 GMT
I'm with you there, I have said for a while she's just waiting for April. Here in the UK, it is only 4 hours til the first so if she gives birth any time after that I am claiming a technical success. For the last 10 mins she has been watching "me". It's quite unnerving. I know right! She's been doing that all day! Almost like she knows we want the business end and she's not having any part of it.
|
|
|
Post by beachbum on Mar 31, 2017 20:57:09 GMT
I'd love to see an April Fool's baby... only a few more hours! She is acting kinda weird today tho.
|
|
|
Post by ohiodianna on Mar 31, 2017 21:09:53 GMT
Somebody on my FB feed said they think it is all a big April fool joke. I will not be surprised if it does not turn into that. I have not been watching but their theory cracked me up.
|
|
LeaP
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,939
Location: Los Angeles, CA where 405 meets 101
Jun 26, 2014 23:17:22 GMT
|
Post by LeaP on Mar 31, 2017 21:15:23 GMT
Seriously, the suspense is killing me. April. April. April!
|
|
|
Post by peasapie on Mar 31, 2017 21:29:09 GMT
My daughter texted me and told me to start watching again, and for the past hour April has done nothing but eat.
|
|
|
Post by monklady123 on Mar 31, 2017 22:11:55 GMT
So, I had to leave for work this morning and was sure she'd have her baby before my mid-morning break. Nope. Then I discovered that Youtube is blocked at school and I was sure she'd have her baby before I got home from school. Nope. Then I watched and watched and watched but finally had to take my dog for a walk, when I was SURE she'd have her baby while I was gone (since they've said how quick a giraffe birth actually is, not that we'd know after all this time). But NOPE! Here I am back from the dog walk and waiting for dh to pick up our dinner from the local Greek place. I am NOT MOVING from this chair any farther than the kitchen or the bathroom. What are the odds though that she'll have that baby after I give up and go to bed??
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Mar 31, 2017 23:16:18 GMT
So, I had to leave for work this morning and was sure she'd have her baby before my mid-morning break. Nope. Then I discovered that Youtube is blocked at school and I was sure she'd have her baby before I got home from school. Nope. Then I watched and watched and watched but finally had to take my dog for a walk, when I was SURE she'd have her baby while I was gone (since they've said how quick a giraffe birth actually is, not that we'd know after all this time). But NOPE! Here I am back from the dog walk and waiting for dh to pick up our dinner from the local Greek place. I am NOT MOVING from this chair any farther than the kitchen or the bathroom. What are the odds though that she'll have that baby after I give up and go to bed?? Lol, sounds like me today too. I'm now at home watching a movie and April.
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Mar 31, 2017 23:18:43 GMT
I don't understand how people actually think it's a hoax. I get joking about it because we've all been watching so long but I had someone at work say news said it was a hoax. How do you fake a giraffe being pregnant! Lol. Anyway her butt is very twitchy right now.
|
|
flute4peace
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,757
Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
|
Post by flute4peace on Mar 31, 2017 23:29:53 GMT
I think she's done for the day. She had what really looked like some pushes, the baby did some pretty impressive gymnastics, and now she's standing with her knees together, tail down, playing nosies with Oliver. And she made a real poo. I think that baby keeps changing positions, causing her to start labor, then stall.
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Mar 31, 2017 23:53:47 GMT
Oh my gosh I just love watching April rub her head all over Oliver's. She's so cute. She'll be a good momma.
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Apr 1, 2017 0:38:31 GMT
If I had the skills I'd make us all an I survived April baby watch button or something like that! Maybe someone on this thread can, once the baby is here?
|
|
|
Post by ihaveonly1l on Apr 1, 2017 0:41:07 GMT
I seriously can't believe how often I check on her!
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Apr 1, 2017 0:45:23 GMT
I seriously can't believe how often I check on her!
Lol neither can I! I haven't had it up on my tv yet, not sure why, lazy maybe. I have it running on iPad on table.
|
|
sassyangel
Drama Llama
Posts: 7,456
Jun 26, 2014 23:58:32 GMT
|
Post by sassyangel on Apr 1, 2017 0:56:09 GMT
I had her on my desk all day at work, glancing every now and then at the feed. You'd think seeing her poop so often for the last month, I'd be more familiar with her rear end, but I swear I had to squint at my screen to be sure that her leg at an odd angle wasn't actually the start of a hoof. I swear I'm seeing them when they're not even there, already.
|
|
|
Post by mom on Apr 1, 2017 1:00:09 GMT
OK I spent all afternoon at a high school track meet. I looked at you tube (from my phone) no less than 10 times in between the races.
C'mon April. You can do it!
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Apr 1, 2017 1:01:35 GMT
I had her on my desk all day at work, glancing every now and then at the feed. You'd think seeing her poop so often for the last month, I'd be more familiar with her rear end, but I swear I had to squint at my screen to be sure that her leg at an odd angle wasn't actually the start of a hoof. I swear I'm seeing them when they're not even there, already. Haha me too! Once I was watching her belly slightly rippling was she was very still...on pause!
|
|
|
Post by monklady123 on Apr 1, 2017 1:37:44 GMT
Can't stay awake another minute. Will I wake up tomorrow to find a baby???
|
|
|
Post by salem on Apr 1, 2017 1:45:00 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if she has it tonight now that the lights are off and people won't be in and out of her pen like they have been all day. She seems really irritable and wasn't crazy about the last vet visit.
My kids are really hoping for just after midnight April 1st.
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Apr 1, 2017 1:52:24 GMT
Interesting movements going on right now. Sure looked like a contraction to me.
|
|
|
Post by utpea on Apr 1, 2017 1:55:22 GMT
She is making strange movements with her neck/head. She raises her tail every so often and just stands very still. Fingers crossed that the baby will be born soon! Push April! Push!!
|
|
ModChick
Drama Llama
True North Strong and Free
Posts: 5,078
Jun 26, 2014 23:57:06 GMT
|
Post by ModChick on Apr 1, 2017 1:58:57 GMT
Ohhhhhh Update...
3/31 Evening Update
Keeper report - April has zero interest in food. Behavior is extremely off. Signs of contractions continue.
Vet report - Here are the signs that I'm happy to be seeing: significant changes to her "back end" including vulvar swelling, laxity and a thick, gooey discharge. Mammary development including milk let-down and some occasional dripping. Her behavior has changed drastically from yesterday to today. She is less engaging, hesitant to eat her feed (and treats) and unresponsive to a lot of various stimuli. You will also see her do a few things including standing and staring off into space as well as stretching her neck and back legs. If you watch carefully you will see her abdominal wall tense up during those episodes. You'll also see a lot more squinting and just odd behavior. Also important to note is the amount and size of her fecal output. Everything she is doing is surely pointing to her going into labor soon. - Not much has changed from the morning but I suspect she will go quickly. -------- It looks like we will have an April Fools baby! Who could have ever predicted this, unfolding as it has. The perfect ending. April - waited for April!
We will keep you posted should things get interesting this evening. Keepers are onsite overnight and support staff are on stand by.
|
|
|
Post by utpea on Apr 1, 2017 2:00:49 GMT
Woo hoo!!!!
|
|
sassyangel
Drama Llama
Posts: 7,456
Jun 26, 2014 23:58:32 GMT
|
Post by sassyangel on Apr 1, 2017 2:08:49 GMT
Yay!!
I never know if what I'm seeing are actual contractions or her taking a deep breath.
|
|