In the lama project area, you can learn about llamas and alpacas, including their purpose, anatomy, health care and maintenance, training and showing, and more!
Download the Spark Sheet
EnglishPut Your Project Into Action
Show Your Skills
- Exhibit your llama or alpaca at a local 4-H Show or county fair
- Set up a demonstration about llama/alpaca products
- Host a llama/alpaca clinic with local extension office
Service and Leadership
- Volunteer at an educational clinic
- Help younger exhibitors become familiar with their llama/alpaca project
- Bring your llamas/alpacas to a nursing home or day care to teach others about your project
- Arrange a barn tour
Entrepreneurship
- Sell your llama/alpaca wool to a crafter or fiber mill
- Create and sell products made from your llama/alpaca wool
- Partner with a local petting zoo by providing the llama or alpaca
Technology Connection
- Install a barn camera to observe llamas/alpacas in labor
- Wool spinning and processing
- Establish a social media page to educate others about llamas/alpacas
- Maintain digital records for your llama/alpaca project
Connecting with a Mentor
- Job shadow a veterinarian
- Attend a llama or alpaca show and ask questions
- Observe a llama or alpaca producer
- Llama and Alpaca Associations
Events
- 4-H Show
- County Fair
- Llama and Alpaca Association Shows
Project Manuals & Exhibit Requirements
Purchase manuals on the Shop Illinois 4-H Store.
Exhibit requirements and scoresheets coming soon!
Credits
Credits: Authored by Shelby Carlson, 4-H Youth Development Educator | 4-H Spark Sheets are a collaborative effort of 4-H staff, volunteers, alumni, and teens from across Illinois. A big thanks to the many contributors and reviewers!
