by David | Jan 2, 2019 | Catching a Llama, Event, Llama Alpaca Training
The Llama Sanctuary is hosting a special training weekend Marty McGee Bennett. Join us and learn from the expert how to make llama and alpaca handling a breeze!
by David | Feb 8, 2016 | Donations, Fundraising, Halter, Lead Ropes, Llama Handling, Philosophy & Animals
not just any old lead rope The continuing expansion of The Llama Sanctuary has certainly curtailed our travelling, but once in a while something crops up that we don’t want to miss. One such occasion arose last year when our daughter zipped over from her home in...
by David | Oct 16, 2014 | Catching a Llama, Hill Climbing, Llama Handling, Llama Rescue, Snowy's Barn Appeal, Toenails & Trimming
Tanya is a tall Classic Llama, and looking at her teeth and toenails, she is about 8 years old. We know she has been managing a herd of goats for 6 years, and living on a steep hill, which has kept her toenails in good condition. Her nails show no signs of distortion,...
by David | Feb 13, 2014 | Feeding Llamas & Alpacas, Halter, Llamas in Winter
These narrow back roads really make life difficult in deep snow. Being held to ransom by gangs of marauding llamas is not uncommon in this neck of the woods. Thankfully, the llamas are not so fast off the shoveled path, so in emergencies we can dodge around...
by David | Jan 3, 2014 | Aggression, Alpaca Behaviour, Castration, Llama Handling
Most male llamas and alpacas will live happily in groups, whether they are intact or castrated. Occasionally, we encounter a llama or an alpaca who just has to cause trouble! Not much different from humans really; one troubled soul can disrupt the lives of many....