Llama & Alpaca
Species-Chair:
Kathy Easter * ndalpacas@aol.com * 231-499-7434
Assistant Species-Chair:
Renee Hobbins * hobbins@centurytel.net * 231-835-0441
Kathy Easter * ndalpacas@aol.com * 231-499-7434
Assistant Species-Chair:
Renee Hobbins * hobbins@centurytel.net * 231-835-0441
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Registration |
May 3rd |
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Record Book |
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A Letter From the Species-Chairs:
Welcome to the 2021 4-H Llama and Alpaca Program!
The following is important information for any youth interested in participating in the 4-H Llama and Alpaca Program this year. We encourage you to check out the educational opportunities and current information on the Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council website, which is a great resource. Under the Llamas and Alpacas tab you will find important dates, record book forms, the guidebook, and more. Explore the website, especially the education tab as you never know what you'll learn in a day!
Education: All 4-Hers age 8-19 need to complete 2 education credits due by June 30th to participate in the 4-H shows (and auction). Cloverbuds are welcome to do them as well. We are posting education opportunities on the education tab of the website so check them out and get started. You can do any of the education options to get your credit, and we encourage that one of them be on llamas and alpacas. You can choose another one from any of those listed and earn your 2 credits. Some of the topics on the website right now are animal by-products, sustainable energy, a couple of dog options, YQCA, and we're hoping for the Meat Lab virtual tour to be added by the end of the weekend. Education topics are being added all the time so make sure to check back often. We would all rather be doing hands on grooming and showmanship clinics but right now we have to live in the online and virtual world. So check out the website and get your education done early! In the Llama and Alpaca Program we are asking you to write a summary of what you chose to watch, or read, for your 2 credits. Please include something you learned and enjoyed about it. Email your summary to Kathy Easter at ndalpacas@aol.com.
Reminder: our Livestock Council meetings are the first Monday of the month and you can check out the website for the zoom information if you would like to attend. Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council
We greatly encourage you to join in and be up to date on all that is being offered and done.
Don't hesitate to contact us with questions, ideas, or concerns:
Kathy Easter 231-499-7434
Llama and Alpaca Specie Chair
Renee Hobbins 231-835-0441
Llama and Alpaca Assistant Specie Chair
The following is important information for any youth interested in participating in the 4-H Llama and Alpaca Program this year. We encourage you to check out the educational opportunities and current information on the Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council website, which is a great resource. Under the Llamas and Alpacas tab you will find important dates, record book forms, the guidebook, and more. Explore the website, especially the education tab as you never know what you'll learn in a day!
Education: All 4-Hers age 8-19 need to complete 2 education credits due by June 30th to participate in the 4-H shows (and auction). Cloverbuds are welcome to do them as well. We are posting education opportunities on the education tab of the website so check them out and get started. You can do any of the education options to get your credit, and we encourage that one of them be on llamas and alpacas. You can choose another one from any of those listed and earn your 2 credits. Some of the topics on the website right now are animal by-products, sustainable energy, a couple of dog options, YQCA, and we're hoping for the Meat Lab virtual tour to be added by the end of the weekend. Education topics are being added all the time so make sure to check back often. We would all rather be doing hands on grooming and showmanship clinics but right now we have to live in the online and virtual world. So check out the website and get your education done early! In the Llama and Alpaca Program we are asking you to write a summary of what you chose to watch, or read, for your 2 credits. Please include something you learned and enjoyed about it. Email your summary to Kathy Easter at ndalpacas@aol.com.
Reminder: our Livestock Council meetings are the first Monday of the month and you can check out the website for the zoom information if you would like to attend. Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council
We greatly encourage you to join in and be up to date on all that is being offered and done.
Don't hesitate to contact us with questions, ideas, or concerns:
Kathy Easter 231-499-7434
Llama and Alpaca Specie Chair
Renee Hobbins 231-835-0441
Llama and Alpaca Assistant Specie Chair
Llama & Alpaca Fair Information
Care Before Fair:
Along with practicing and familiarizing yourself with your animal, a few things you need to do for your animal are:
• Shearing should be done for llamas every other year and for alpacas every year.
This can be anything from a barrel cut, show cut or full body cut.
• Toes need to be checked often and clipped regularly. Pads and toes should be parallel to the ground.
• In addition to your farm worming schedule, worming should be done 1 month before fair with Ivomec or Dectomax
(dosage according to animal weight). Annual CDT is recommended.
For updated information on vaccination schedules, please reference vth.vetmed.wsu.edu.
Fair Week Expectations
Saturday
• Llamas and Alpacas can arrive between 9 am - 4 pm. Please be sure they have a bucket filled with water in each pen,
hay if you wish and halters off by end of the day.
• Decorate your assigned pens by end of day.
• Attend mandatory Barn Meeting at 5:00 pm in the Llama and Alpaca barn.
• Attend mandatory 4-H meeting at 7:30 pm in the Grand Stands for all 4-H members, parents and leaders.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Sunday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Sign up for mandatory barn duty for the week. Each handler (Open and 4-H) will be responsible for 4 (two hour) shifts.
Please know your show schedule for fair week before you sign up.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Monday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Tuesday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H and Open Llama and Alpaca Costume, Showmanship and Halter classes begin at 5 pm.
Have animals groomed, be in show attire (black pants, white shirts and closed shoes)
and be ready for a brief meeting with the judge at 4:45 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Wednesday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H and Open Llama and Alpaca Obstacle Course and Pack classes begin at 4 pm.
Have animals groomed, be in show attire (presentable comfortable attire and closed shoes) and be ready
for a brief meeting with the judge at 3:45 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Thursday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• 4-H Llama & Alpaca Fun Classes begin at 6pm
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Friday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• 4-H Dance 9 pm - 11:30 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Saturday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H Grand Champion Showman Round Robin 10 am. 4-H Parade of Champions
(for all 1st Place, Grand and Reserve Placings) Noon
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Sunday
• Barn opens at 7 am (Earliest animals can be removed no earlier than 7 am).
• Stalls cleaned and animals heading home by 2 pm.
Along with practicing and familiarizing yourself with your animal, a few things you need to do for your animal are:
• Shearing should be done for llamas every other year and for alpacas every year.
This can be anything from a barrel cut, show cut or full body cut.
• Toes need to be checked often and clipped regularly. Pads and toes should be parallel to the ground.
• In addition to your farm worming schedule, worming should be done 1 month before fair with Ivomec or Dectomax
(dosage according to animal weight). Annual CDT is recommended.
For updated information on vaccination schedules, please reference vth.vetmed.wsu.edu.
Fair Week Expectations
Saturday
• Llamas and Alpacas can arrive between 9 am - 4 pm. Please be sure they have a bucket filled with water in each pen,
hay if you wish and halters off by end of the day.
• Decorate your assigned pens by end of day.
• Attend mandatory Barn Meeting at 5:00 pm in the Llama and Alpaca barn.
• Attend mandatory 4-H meeting at 7:30 pm in the Grand Stands for all 4-H members, parents and leaders.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Sunday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Sign up for mandatory barn duty for the week. Each handler (Open and 4-H) will be responsible for 4 (two hour) shifts.
Please know your show schedule for fair week before you sign up.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Monday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Tuesday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H and Open Llama and Alpaca Costume, Showmanship and Halter classes begin at 5 pm.
Have animals groomed, be in show attire (black pants, white shirts and closed shoes)
and be ready for a brief meeting with the judge at 4:45 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Wednesday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H and Open Llama and Alpaca Obstacle Course and Pack classes begin at 4 pm.
Have animals groomed, be in show attire (presentable comfortable attire and closed shoes) and be ready
for a brief meeting with the judge at 3:45 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Thursday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• 4-H Llama & Alpaca Fun Classes begin at 6pm
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Friday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• 4-H Dance 9 pm - 11:30 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Saturday
• Barn opens at 7 am.
• Please walk and feed your animals and clean your pen by 9 am.
• Please be sure pen and area around your pen are presentable for the public throughout the day.
Be sure to check your animals periodically for water and/or signs of stress.
• 4-H Grand Champion Showman Round Robin 10 am. 4-H Parade of Champions
(for all 1st Place, Grand and Reserve Placings) Noon
• Afternoon walk with your animal is from 4 pm - 6 pm.
• Barn closes at 10 pm. Please check on your animals before then.
Sunday
• Barn opens at 7 am (Earliest animals can be removed no earlier than 7 am).
• Stalls cleaned and animals heading home by 2 pm.
RESOURCES
If you are thinking of adding Llama and Alpacas into your life or want more information on showing here are some excellent sources:
Michigan Llama Association - michiganllama.org
Michigan Alpaca Association - mialpaca.com
Alpaca Owners Breeders Association - www.alpacainfo.com
International Lama Registry - secure.lamaregistry.com.
For more information on packing, training and pack systems please visit www.soprisllamas.com.
If you are thinking of adding Llama and Alpacas into your life or want more information on showing here are some excellent sources:
Michigan Llama Association - michiganllama.org
Michigan Alpaca Association - mialpaca.com
Alpaca Owners Breeders Association - www.alpacainfo.com
International Lama Registry - secure.lamaregistry.com.
For more information on packing, training and pack systems please visit www.soprisllamas.com.