Llama Life II News Magazine

LLII Summer 2009 "The llama industry's publication of record."

Llama Life was first published in 1987 by Terry and Kathy Price. The name was changed to Llama Life II when the publication was purchased by Paige McGrath in 1996. With the assistance of her mother, Jo Ann, and many outstanding contributors, Llama Life II continues to be the one publication offering news and views that is read "cover to cover" every quarter.

Summer 2009 - Issue No. 90

As of 07/05/09 the summer issue was mailed from Colorado. Please allow two weeks for delivery


This classified was accidently omitted from the last issue

Herd for Sale: Clover Valley Llamas need to sell their llama herd before winter due to personal health issues. 7 bred females, 1 juvenile female, 2 juvenile males, 1 herd sire. All registered. Priced to sell $200 - $500 each. Call Randy Foster at 319-476-3653

Select Articles

  • 18 Things a New Llama Owner Should Know
  • Plans to Build a Chute (.pdf)
  • Showing Off: A Quick Guide to Showmanship
  • Sludge! (pdf)
  • Dewormer-Resistant Parasites Threatens Herds (pdf)

    LLII Mission Statement

  • To underscore that llamas and alpacas are a permanent and productive part of our society - admired, valued and cherished by thousands of owners and producers; and that our lives are forevermore interwoven with theirs.

  • To promote, enhance and protect the welfare of all lamas with information regarding their care, and addressing issues that affect their well-being.

  • To cover a sufficient number of events to give owners - both professionals and fanciers - an honest sense of what is happening in the areas of health, marketing, competition, promotion and politics.

  • To provide an open forum for civil discourse.

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