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LLAMAS & ALPACAS

LLAMA & ALPACAS

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.

a llama stands tied to a railing while a young person in a 4-H uniform stands next to the llama with their back to the camera
A young person smiles while holding the leads of two llamas wearing costumes-a princess and and a jedi

What can you Learn?

  • 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

Llama & Alpacas Guidebook

A young person walks an alpaca on a lead through an obstacle course

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

 

 

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

 

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