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Easy to raise, manageable, and increasingly affordable, llamas have become the best new choice for backyard livestock. Uses for these versatile animals include packing, protecting other livestock, and producing fleece and organic fertilizer. Written for both the novice and experienced owner, this definitive handbook includes buying your first llama; building a herd; breeding, birthing, and herd management; feeding and facilities; health care and first aid; llama behavior and training; using llamas as guardian and expedition animals; and trade secrets and marketing tips.