Llamas and Alpacas: Small-Scale Herding for Pleasure and Profit

There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp-and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn the ins and outs of buying and caring for these remarkable creatures-and delight in what they can do for you in returns!Pet, performance or plush fleece-the possibilities are endless!Select the right llama, alpaca, or hybrid for your farmBuild fencing and shelter for safety and comfortKeep llamas healthy a with a nutritious dietSport symptoms of common llama diseasesBreed, deliver, and care for healthy criasShear and sell desirable llama and alpaca fiberExplore llama resources and websitesPlus many other helpful tips!