Storey's Guide to Raising Llamas: Care/Showing/Breeding/Packing/Profiting (Paperback)

by Gale Birutta (Author) "There are over 95,000 llamas in the United States today..." (more)
Key Phrases: United States, South America, North America (more...)

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Product Description
Everything readers need to know about behavior, facilities, first aid, breeding, birthing, fleece harvesting, and marketing.

From the Back Cover
Everything you need to know to raise lovable, profitable llamas

Llamas are fast becoming one of the best choices for backyard livestock, and this comprehensive guide will give you the expert advice you need, including tips on:

-- Buying your first llama

-- Breeding, birthing, and herd management

-- Health care, feeding, and facilities

-- Llama behavior and training

-- Using llamas as guardian and expedition animals

-- Marketing llama fleece and organic manure

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; 2nd edition (January 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580173284
• ISBN-13: 978-1580173285
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The essential book for new llama owners, July 17, 2001

By	Melanie B. McMurry (Edgewood, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first got this book when I bought my first llamas a few years ago. It was the one recommended to me by the breeder. Since then, it is the book I recommend to all those just starting out with llamas. It is also the book I recommend to those who just think they might want llamas. The book has information on everything, from basic conformation to packing and showing. What it lacks in depth of information, it more than makes up for in references. I still run to this book when I have questions, and have read it through several times. If you are thinking about getting a couple of llamas or a whole herd, read this book first!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starter book for novices, May 21, 2001

By	John Halliburton (Toccoa, Ga USA) - See all my reviews

Gale Birutta has put together a well thought out book, that covers all aspects to owning llamas for a novice.

Chapters cover selection, care, feeding, training, etc., each in enough detail to cover the topic, without becoming boring or overbearing. Quirks of the animals were covered ( they are head shy as a breed trait), that alone kept us from making mistakes when visiting llama farms.

The information in this book was invaluable to us when we began visiting llama farms. We actually knew what we were looking at and could ask intelligent questions of the owners !!

Well done, write another !!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, September 11, 2003

By	Karin Carmack (POWHATAN, VA United States) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be somewhat helpful, but lacking in a lot of areas. For example they did not go into a lot of details on llama care. (i.e. worming schedules, types of wormers, shearing practices etc.) Good if you are into breeding. I am just an individual that has two llamas as pets and wanted detailed info. on their care.