4-H

4-H Llama (Llama & Alpacas)

October 14, 2020

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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