4-H Llama (Llama & Alpacas)
4-H Club:
There is not a specific club for Llama. Participation in a club is STRONGLY encouraged.
How do I join?
How do I become a part of this project?
Enrollment is encouraged by December 1.
Manual
Grades 3-5 Llamas (Llamas & Alpacas) Book 1
Grades 6-8 Llamas (Llamas & Alpacas) Book 2
Grades 9-12 Llamas (Llamas & Alpacas) Book 3
Poster Exhibit
There is the option of exhibiting a poster about your Llama or the Llama project for the 4-H Fair. You must complete your record book/manual and turn it into the Extension Office by June 15 to exhibit a poster.
Poster projects are to be turned in prior to the fair. Please check the judging schedule for when Animal Posters are due.
Suggested topics for a poster:
- Registering your llama
- Personality traits of a llama
- Llama anatomy
- Kushing
- Grooming
- Carting
- Birthing
- Breeding
- Fiber – It’s uses
- Using llama as therapy
- How to approach a llama
- Feeding
- Packing
- History of llama
- Shelter
- How to buy a llama
- Care of teeth
- Care of toenails
- Shearing
- Equipment needed
- Types of llama – species
- Different types of fiber/wool and colors
- How to show a llama
State Fair
State Fair Poster
The champion poster will represent Blackford County at the Indiana State Fair.
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