4-H Alpaca and Llama Project

Youth in this project area will explore what kinds of llama or alpaca fit into their family’s lifestyle and will be equipped with the skills to train and care for their animals.

Please note there are age restrictions on this project area: Youth must be age 8 by October 1st of the current 4-H year to be eligible to enroll in the Alpaca/Llama project.

Objectives

• Learn about llama or alpaca breeds and identify their characteristics
• Study the responsibilities of alpaca and llama ownership
• Demonstrate their ability to care for their alpaca or llama through feeding, keeping records, grooming, and fitting their animal
• Learn health regulations and first aid for simple ailments for their alpaca or llama

4-H Records, Forms, and Guides

EM4891E – 4-H Leader’s Manual for 4-H Llama Activities 

EM4890 – Youth Llama Project Member’s Manual

Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook

This resource handbook contains essential information for all members taking a llama or alpaca project, starting with their uses and selection, ending with training, and including everything in between.