Table Of ContentForeword Part One: Getting Started 1 Introduction to Llamas 2 Buying Your First Llama 3 Nutrition and Feeding 4 Facilities and Equipment 5 Health 6 The Herd Site 7 The Dam 8 Crias and Young Llamas 9 Breeding, Genetics, and Herd Management Part Two: Llamas as a Business 10 Starting and Building Your Business 11 Showing 12 Packing 13 Fleece 14 Organic Fertilizer 15 Livestock Guardians Postscript:To Always Have Llamas Glossary Appendix A: Associations and Organizations Appendix B: Suppliers Appendix C: Other Resources Acknowledgments Index About the Author Other Storey Titles You Will Enjoy
SynopsisDiscover the joys of raising llamas Whether you're interested in profitably harvesting their fleece or using them as livestock guardians, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know to keep healthy and happy llamas. With expert advice on breeding, facilities, shearing, training, showing, and health care, Storey's Guide to Raising Llamas also includes tips on creating a viable business plan and marketing your own fiber products. Save on veterinary costs, increase your self-sufficiency, and successfully care for a thriving and productive herd of llamas., Discover the joys of raising llamas! Whether you're interested in profitably harvesting their fleece or using them as livestock guardians, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know to keep healthy and happy llamas. With expert advice on breeding, facilities, shearing, training, showing, and health care, Storey's Guide to Raising Llamas also includes tips on creating a viable business plan and marketing your own fiber products. Save on veterinary costs, increase your self-sufficiency, and successfully care for a thriving and productive herd of llamas., Everything readers need to know about behavior, facilities, first aid, breeding, birthing, fleece harvesting, and marketing.