Might need to sell our llamas

[Jenn]

I'm very sad about this, but we may have to sell the llamas we have
owned and loved for 5 years now. We originally transported them 1700
miles to my parents' house to stay until we moved into a place that
could accommodate them. Unfortunately that hasn't happened and we're
not sure when it will. We are considering selling them because at this
point we don't have the time to devote to them or the money to keep up
with 7 llamas' needs (neither do my parents, and it's been a strain on
them). Since buying our llamas I've had 2 babies of my own, and they
occupy most of our time.

I am wondering if anyone here is interested in more llamas or knows
anyone who is. They are currently in Massachusetts. I have 2 adult
females (1 was shown by her previous owner); both have made gorgeous
babies. We have 2 boys that we gelded a year ago, and one who is just
turning 2 years old. He is beautiful and has a good disposition (needs
more halter training though); would likely make a good stud. Both of
his parents were show llamas. There is also a female yearling and a 6-
month old male cria. I would like to keep the females and babies
together if at all possible.

All our adults were ILR registered (I've let it lapse, but can try to
bring it current). The babies were born of our registered llamas, so I
know that they have good genes. Of course I am biased, but I do think
they are a very attractive herd of llamas.

Anyway, if anyone has advice or leads, please let me know. Above
everything I want them to go to a good home where they will get the
care and attention that they deserve.

Thank you,
Jennifer

[Susan Gawarecki]

Jenn,

So sorry to hear about your llama problems. You might start with
finding what llama organizations are in the New England area and contact
them with the info about your animals. This particular list is not too
active, but there are several on Yahoo!Groups that might be helpful.

The market for llamas is not very strong right now. If you just want to
place them, you might relinquish them to a rescue organization that will
screen and mentor new owners. See
http://www.southeastllamarescue.org/rescueresources.html for a list of
rescue organizations, including in the NE.

Regards, Susan

Post by Jenn
I'm very sad about this, but we may have to sell the llamas we have
owned and loved for 5 years now. We originally transported them 1700
miles to my parents' house to stay until we moved into a place that
could accommodate them. Unfortunately that hasn't happened and we're
not sure when it will. We are considering selling them because at this
point we don't have the time to devote to them or the money to keep up
with 7 llamas' needs (neither do my parents, and it's been a strain on
them). Since buying our llamas I've had 2 babies of my own, and they
occupy most of our time.
I am wondering if anyone here is interested in more llamas or knows
anyone who is. They are currently in Massachusetts. I have 2 adult
females (1 was shown by her previous owner); both have made gorgeous
babies. We have 2 boys that we gelded a year ago, and one who is just
turning 2 years old. He is beautiful and has a good disposition (needs
more halter training though); would likely make a good stud. Both of
his parents were show llamas. There is also a female yearling and a 6-
month old male cria. I would like to keep the females and babies
together if at all possible.
All our adults were ILR registered (I've let it lapse, but can try to
bring it current). The babies were born of our registered llamas, so I
know that they have good genes. Of course I am biased, but I do think
they are a very attractive herd of llamas.
Anyway, if anyone has advice or leads, please let me know. Above
everything I want them to go to a good home where they will get the
care and attention that they deserve.
Thank you,
Jennifer

[Jenn]

Thanks, Susan. We have been looking at all possibilities since I've
posted this.... An ideal situation would be one in which someone could
take in the llamas temporarily (for a year or 2). We don't want to
part with them, but right now we just don't have the time needed to
keep up with them, clean up after them, etc. The amount they're eating
in hay and feed has been a huge expense also.
I will check out the rescue organization web site. One of my main
fears in giving them away (or even selling them, if we can find a
buyer) is that they wouldn't get the care that I would want them to
have. They're not pampered here, but they are at least taken care of.
Thank you again for your reply.
Jenn

Jenn,
So sorry to hear about your llama problems.  You might start with
finding what llama organizations are in the New England area and contact
them with the info about your animals.  This particular list is not too
active, but there are several on Yahoo!Groups that might be helpful.
The market for llamas is not very strong right now.  If you just want to
place them, you might relinquish them to a rescue organization that will
screen and mentor new owners.  Seehttp://www.southeastllamarescue.org/rescueresources.htmlfor a list of
rescue organizations, including in the NE.
Regards, Susan

Post by Jenn
I'm very sad about this, but we may have to sell the llamas we have
owned and loved for 5 years now. We originally transported them 1700
miles to my parents' house to stay until we moved into a place that
could accommodate them.  Unfortunately that hasn't happened and we're
not sure when it will. We are considering selling them because at this
point we don't have the time to devote to them or the money to keep up
with 7 llamas' needs (neither do my parents, and it's been a strain on
them). Since buying our llamas I've had 2 babies of my own, and they
occupy most of our time.
I am wondering if anyone here is interested in more llamas or knows
anyone who is. They are currently in Massachusetts. I have 2 adult
females (1 was shown by her previous owner); both have made gorgeous
babies. We have 2 boys that we gelded a year ago, and one who is just
turning 2 years old. He is beautiful and has a good disposition (needs
more halter training though); would likely make a good stud. Both of
his parents were show llamas. There is also a female yearling and a 6-
month old male cria. I would like to keep the females and babies
together if at all possible.
All our adults were ILR registered (I've let it lapse, but can try to
bring it current). The babies were born of our registered llamas, so I
know that they have good genes. Of course I am biased, but I do think
they are a very attractive herd of llamas.
Anyway, if anyone has advice or leads, please let me know. Above
everything I want them to go to a good home where they will get the
care and attention that they deserve.
Thank you,
Jennifer