Alpaca and Llama Project
Alpaca and Llama Project
Llamas and alpacas can be a wonderful addition to a family farm and make great pets. The 4-H llama and alpaca project helps you find the kind of llama or alpaca that fits into your family’s lifestyle. It will enable you to be an excellent trainer and caretaker of your animal.
Learn llama history
Learn the importance of keeping health records
Identify breed characteristics and external and internal parts
Learn how to care for a cria
Identify different types of fibers
Plan safe shelter and fencing for a llama
Learn about grooming and showing
Understand registration papers
Recognize llama and alpaca behavior and body language
Recognize the differences between llamas and alpacas Identify llama gaits
Evaluate llama fibers
Learn about llama nutrition
Learn basic llama safety and health
Learn about the performance classes and the costume class
Learn the steps to spin yarn
Learn about llama hierarchy
Learn about llama social behavior and temperament
Identify llama structure and evaluate performance
Identify different types of llama teeth and their uses
Learn how to body condition score a llama
Learn about llama reproduction
Explore careers related to this project
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Llama & Alpacas, Helper’s Guide (Purdue University Extension)
🍀 4-H 996 Llamas & Alpacas, Book 1 (Purdue University Extension)
🍀 4-H 997 Llamas & Alpacas, Book 2 (Purdue University Extension)
🍀 4-H 998 Llamas & Alpacas, Book 3 (Purdue University Extension)
🍀 Alpaca & Llama Project Information Sheet
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/animal-science/llamas-alpacas.html