Alpaca and Llama Books, Videos and CDs
These are not in any particular order, but all have been recommended by various list members. Look lower on the page for places to purchase the books, videos and CDs.
Books
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Veterinary Lama Field Manual | Dr. Norman Evans | |
Caring for Llamas and Alpacas | Clare Hoffman, DVM and Ingrid Asmus | |
Llamas, Intro to Care, Training, and Handling | Sandi Burt | |
Imprint Training | Robert M. Miller | |
Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids | Murray E. Fowler, DVM | |
Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care | Drs Smith, Timm and Long | |
First Aid of Llamas and Alpacas | Murray Fowler, DVM, Audrey Fowler | |
Don't Shoot the Dog | Karen Pryor | |
TTEAM Approach to Handling & Training | Marty McGee | |
Field Guide to Poisonous Plants | Shirley Weathers | |
Packing with Llamas | Stanlynn Daugherty | |
Making The Most of Your Llama | Dr. Linda Beattle | |
Llama Babies: Up, Dry, & Nursing | Barbara Norris Anderson | | The Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing Book | Rachel Brown | | The Technique of Woven Tapestry | Tadek
Beutlich | | Spinning Llama & Alpaca | Chris Switzer |
Raising Llamas by Gale Birutta created a great deal of controversy on our list. It was thought to be helpful in certain areas, but many were upset by some of the inaccuracies in the book and felt that overshadowed the good - especially for people new to llamas. So just be aware that this book rated from "good info" to "toss it out" among our various list members. You'll have to decide it's value for yourself. Different things were noticed and felt to be very misleading and/or harmful - these included;
- a photo shows an ill-fitting horse halter on a llama
- LDGs (livestock guardian dogs) are used to protect llamas, not 'herding' dogs
- the claim that llamas can't chew on wood is wrong, they can and have
- the indications for knock-kneed and cow-hocked are reversed
- the statement that "Angular limb deformity is common in baby llamas." is incorrect
- on the body drawing the stifle is inaccurately indicated as
being at the back of the hind leg
- the grooming info for packers is not adequate, if you are going to load up a real pack llama it deserves a thorough combing at least where the saddle and weight will be born.
- a photo shows a llama kushed with a pack
saddle on and child sitting on the saddle, but the saddle is so far forward on the llama's shoulder and base of neck that the back cinch would be nearly up where the front cinch should be.
- the books says to give newborn crias CD/T vaccinations
Videos
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Llama Training with Bobra Goldsmith (What Every Llama Should Know) | Bobra Goldsmith | |
Training Llamas to Drive with Bobra | Bobra Goldsmith | |
Click & Reward Training 1 & 2 | Jim Logan | |
Llama Reproduction: Neonatal Clinic | Dr. LaRue Johnson | |
Breeding, Birthing, and Newborn Care | Taylor, Gavin | |
Telepathic Communication With Animals | Penelope Smith | |
The Wonderful World of Llama Wool (includes great shearing tips) | Marty McGee | |
Basic TTEAM with Llamas | Marty McGee | |
TTEAM Approach to Herd Management | Marty McGee | |
The First 24 Hours | John Mallon | |
Halter Training Basics | John Mallon | |
The Competitive Edge in the Show Ring | ALSA |
CDs
Llama Talk
(Understanding Llama Behavior as
a Foundation for Training and Herd Management.)
| Cathy Spalding |
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