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Articles of Interest
    

Articles in Progress... check back for updates! Or, if you have questions about any of these topics, contact SWLR for more information.
  • Evacuation Planning
    If you're in the path of Mother Nature's occasional wrath, this is priceless info!
  • Rescue Stories, I
    Tales of SWLR rescue llamas, the happy endings
  • Rescue Stories, II
    The not-so-happy side of llama rescue
  • Why Rescue?
    Ever wonder why llama rescue is even necessary? Or what you can do to help?
  • Diary of a Determined Duo... Luce & L'illette
    The story of Luce, who lost his nose in a dog attack (by Cathy Spalding of
    Gentle Spirit Llamas)
  • Persevering Through the Losses
    After a series of llama misfortunes, we wonder if we are doing more harm than good.
  • Desensitizing
    How to accustom a llama to your touch or to prepare for wearing a pack.
  • Training the ABS "Berserker"
    The techniques and tips used by SWLR and SELR llama rehabilitators to save the lives of llamas deemed "berserk" and destined for Euthanasia.
  • Make an Outdoor Mineral Feeder (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
    Simple and inexpensive mineral feeder.
  • Trimming Toenails
    It's not rocket science, but there are a few things you should know.
  • Filing Fighting Teeth
    Getting rid of those dangerous scimitar-like teeth of males and a few females.
  • Restraint Chute Plans by Stan Ebel and Jim Hook (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
    Build-it-yourself plans for a llama restraint chute.
  • Loading Difficult Llamas (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
    It's bound to happen... some just don't want to go in the dark maw of a trailer. What to do?!
  • Shearing Tips
    Electric or hand? Vertical or horizontal? Tips from the pros.
  • Tarp Shelters
    Build an inexpensive shelter for your pasture.
  • Body Scoring
    Determining the body condition of your llama.
  • When You Have to Say Good-bye
    What to do when your llama dies.

 


   
 
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