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BOOKS
Llama Care
Children's
Llama Stories
Training
Management
Spinning
Wool
Felting
Farming
Barns
Llama Songs
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Book Subjects:
Management, Care, & Uses |
Children's Stories |
Training |
Fiber |
Farms, Barns, & Livestock Guards |
Llama Songs
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Management, Care, & Uses
Caring For Llamas & Alpacas
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by Clare Hoffman, Ingrid Asmus
Our Price: $23.95
30 pages
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Our personal favorite and considered the "Barn Bible" by many llama owners.
The most thorough book for llama
and alpaca care. All topics of basic care, cria care, illness, and injuries
are covered with good detail and with a number of illustrations. Great to spotlight health concerns. A must
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Llama & Alpaca Neonatal Care
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by Bradford B. Smith
Price: approx. $25.00
112 pages
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A good step by step guide for the new or experienced llama or alpaca owner. Covers all aspects of normal and difficult births and care of the newborn cria. If it is not available at Amazon, it
can be obtained immediately from Brad Smith |
Medicine & Surgery Of South
American Camelids
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by Murray Fowler, DVM
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Dr. Murray E. Fowler, who specializes in camelids, shares
his expertise of medicine and surgery for the llama, alpaca, vicuna, and
guanaco. |
A Guide To Raising Llamas
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by Gale Birutta
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Paperback - 336 pages
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Another llama reference book. Although this book covers care, training, showing, purchasing, and selling, llama owners report some of the information is not considered accurate, especially for new owners.
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A Packer's Guide
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by David Harmon
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Paperback - 180 pages
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A good guide for getting ready to hit the trail.
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The Merck Veterinary Manual (8th Ed)
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by Susan E. Aiello
Our Price: $32.00
Hardcover - 2305 pages
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A detailed handbook of diagnosis, disease prevention and control for the veterinarian. Good reference
tool for the advanced llama owner.
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Complete Herbal Handbook For Farm & Stable
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by Juliette De Bairacli Levy
Our Price: $17.56
Hardcover - Paperback - 471 pages
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A valuable guide for farmers and the general public concerned about the overuse of nonnatural medicine, herbicides, and insecticides in farm management and animal husbandry.
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Principles Of Conformation
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by Deb Bennett
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A great book on conformation. Provides comprehensive, and easy to understand
information about conformation and biomechanics using diagrams and picture comparisons. There
are three volumes. This book is out of print although it may be available from a network of used bookstores. It's worth a try.
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Children's Llama Stories
Is Your Mama A Llama?
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by Deborah Guarino, Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)
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Reading level: Ages 4-8
30 pages
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One of the top favorite children's books! |
Stop Spitting At Your Brother!
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by Diane White-Crane
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Paperback - 149 pages
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One of my personal favorites! Valued stories of life lessons
are told through the eyes of a Rocky Mountain Llama, Dudley. I've had the
pleasure of meeting this author as she travels to the Rocky Mountains of
Colorado each summer. Although a children's book, I think everyone will enjoy
this author's creative way of writing the positive along with the personalities
and habits of the llama species.
Also enjoy llama songs and music by this same talented artist on CD.
Take A Look Here
Dudley has sent our Cappy a Christmas poem that we'd like to share with all of you. If you have a moment, take a look at
Merry Christmas To Your Llamas
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Lleonard The Llama That Lied
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by Susan Cameron, Mark A Hicks (Illustrator)
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Paperback - 32 pages
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A young llama that enjoys lying and playing tricks on other animals
learns a lesson when he becomes invisible after eating a magical flower. |
A Llama In The Family
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by Johanna Hurwitz, Mark Graham (Illustrator)
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Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Ten-year-old Adam dreams of a new bike to ride in the hills near his home. Imagine his surprise to find that the new occupant of the stable out back is a llama. It's Ethan Allen, the star of Adam's
mother's new llama trekking. Does Adam still want a new bike or should he find a friend for Ethan Allen? With a llama in the family anything can and will happen.
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Training & Understanding Animals
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The Man Who Listens To Horses
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by Monty Roberts
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Hardcover - 304 pages
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An inspirational story and a wonderful training guide for anyone who works
with animals. The ideas are simple and will lead you to a better understanding
of the communication possible between mankind and animals. This book will
give you self-confidence and the insight to create a bond of trust
with your special animals. Whether you are a horse owner or not, this
book is a must for anyone who enjoys working with animals. |
Don't Shoot The Dog
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by Karen Pryor
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The new art of teaching and training animals. |
Clicker Fun - Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement
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by Deborah Jones
Our Price: $19.95
Spiral Bound
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A great book for getting started with clicker training! The science of operant conditioning is explained easily and the examples are down-to-earth.
This method allows your animal to join in the training session and makes it fun for your animals to learn. Although
this type of training is popular with dog owners, it has proven very rewarding with llamas and other animals when used properly.
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Talking With The Animals
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by Patty Summers
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Paperback - 192 pages
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Patty Summers has a unique gift - she talks with animals! She doesn't just talk with them, she converses with them. Stories of communicating with the various species in her life.
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Animal Talk
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by Penelope Smith
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Paperback - 150 pages
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Interspecies Telepathic Communications. An animal expert shows readers how to use telepathy to "talk" with the animals they love.
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When Animals Speak
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by Penelope Smith
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Paperback - 200 pages
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Advanced Interspecies Telepathic Communications. An animal expert shows readers how to use telepathy to "talk" with the animals they love.
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Animal Connection
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by Judy Meyer
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Paperback - 208 pages
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A remarkable guide that will help you discover and develop your ability to communicate
with pets.
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The Weaving, Spinning, and Dyeing Book
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by Rachel Brown
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Paperback - 430 pages
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A clear and comprehensive guide for the expert or beginner. 435 illustrations.
This book covers all kinds of weaving, particularly tapestry. And, there are instructions for building yourself a Navajo style loom.
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Spinning Designer Yarns
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by Diane Varney
Our Price: $12.00
Paperback - 96 pages
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Step by step instruction from the creation of a simple basic yarn on the spinning wheel.
Various dyeing methods, yarn texture, and design.
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The Whole Craft Of Spinning from the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn
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by Carol Kroll
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Paperback - 48 pages
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The Art Of Feltmaking
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by Anne Einset Vickrey
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Paperback - 144 pages
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Basic techniques for making jewelry, miniatures, dolls, buttons, wearables, puppets, masks and fine art pieces. Wool, hot soapy water, a pair of scissors, and your hands create the most amazing results. Step by step detailed instructions.
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Fulling Around With Felting
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by Maddy Cranley
Our Price: $12.95
Spiral-bound - 96 pages
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A step-by-step guide to creating felted garments and accessories from handknitting.
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Farms, Barns, and
Livestock Guards
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Livestock Protection Dogs: Management, Care, & Training
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by David E. Sims
Our Price: $9.95
Paperback
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Highly recommended for training livestock dogs.
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Ranch & Farm Dogs: Herders & Guards
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by Elizabeth Ring
Our Price: $19.90
Library Binding - 32 pages
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Livestock Protection Dogs: Management, Care, & Training
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by Diane White Crane
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12 Songs
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Joyful music! The first ever recorded album about llamas! Wonderful folk type songs for all ages.
Includes "Oh, You Gotta Love A Llama", "Dudley's Hiking Song", and
"Baby Llama Lulaby".
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