Head & Hearts Llama Care
Jeff & Annie Higginbotham ILR# HI158
4721 Green Valley Road Huntington, West Virginia 25701
(304) 525-4380 Fax (304) 525-5724
Email hhllamas@headandheartllamas.com
www.headandheartllamas.com

*These Care tips are successful for us. This is not the only way to do things, and I encourage you to do your own research and find what works best for you and your llamas.

Housing:

For the most part llamas need to be well-protected by adequate fencing and have continuous access to a clean shelter to avoid exposure to extreme heat, cold, and wet weather. If you only have a few llamas that can be kept together in the same area, then all that might be needed is a three-sided shelter or “loafing shed. The equivalent to a decent size box stall can house up to four llamas, but obviously the more room that you can give them the better, as they may stay inside a lot if the weather is poor. If your herd is going to be large and have several groupings of llamas, then you will have to plan your facilities to accommodate each of these groupings with multiple sheds, barns, shelters.

Feeding:
Feed a good quality Llama Feed formulated for Llamas. Feed 1 pound of feed per head per day. I feed Land ‘o Lakes Llama Diet E formulated by Dr. Norm Evans, DVM Camelid Nutrition Specialist. Provide clean cool water, clean pasture &/or good quality orchard grass hay. Feed free choice sheep salt with selenium for selenium deficient areas or Dr. Evans llama mineral mix purchased directly from him at: Camelid Wellness Center, phone (270)-821-7993.

Vaccinations:

Vaccinate your llama yearly for CD&T and other veterinarian recommended vaccinations for your area. Worming: Worm your llama monthly with Ivermectin, Panacure or Safeguard for prevention of Meningeal worm which is a number 1 killer in Camelids. Check with your veterinarian for a schedule and the proper wormer and dosage. I use Ivercide Liquid at 1cc per 75 pounds of body weight. Panacure Liquid, I use 15mg per kilo of body weight. Safe Guard Paste, I use 3 X’s the recommended cattle dosage amount as directed on the tube. (example: 150 pound Camelid dial up to 450 pound). I rotate wormers every 30 days.

Other Llama Wellness Recommendations: