So! you're thinking of adding  the "Joy" of llamas to your life.  Permission has been given to link to these sites and print the pages you need. If you have other questions please email us at   tlc@marshall.edu

New owner information  - provided by Good News Llamas

  • Learning Llamas  - Great articles by John Mallon  - Video tapes, books on training
    Berserk Male Syndrome/Behavior Syndrome - Male llamas raised by "humans"

  • Ruminations & thoughts

  • Improving your relationship with your llamas

  • Differences between Prey animals and Predators - How to better understand your llamas

  • Who's the Boss?

Llama herd management - provided by Shagbark Ridge Llamas,  one of the best sites for the new owner -  PLEASE take time to check out all the extra links on these pages

Helpful hints, safety suggestions, and timesaving tips relating to the llama farm/ranch
provided by Shagbark Ridge Llamas

The following links are from Llamapaedia to help you prepare to bring home your first llama

Purchasing a llama should not be taken lightly. It is sometimes a major economic investment and it is always a life for which you are responsible. There are many things which need to be considered, researched and evaluated before deciding to purchase a llama. You should avoid impulse buys and always think over your choices. As llamas live sometimes to the age of 20 this is a long term investment.

General Purchase Guidelines Body Scoring - is my llama the correct weight
Necessary items Toenail Trimming
Fencing The Sick llama
   

Camelid Vaccination Protocol - Ohio State University -
Check with your local veterinarian to see what they recommend for your area

Meningeal Worm

Heat Stress

Health Topics from Ohio State University

Guardian and Sentry Llamas - Llamas make excellent livestock guardians. At no time should any llama be considered a match for bears, cougars, wolves or large vicious dogs or dog packs.

Useful Llama Items - to order all your llama needs