Llama Life II News Magazine

LLII Winter 2011-12 - Issue No. 100 "The llama industry's publication of record."

Llama Life was first published in 1987 by Terry and Kathy Price. The name was changed to Llama Life II when the publication was purchased by Paige McGrath in 1996. With the assistance of her mother, Jo Ann, and many outstanding contributors, Llama Life II continues to be the one publication offering news and views that is read "cover to cover" every quarter.

Winter 2011-12 - Issue No. 100

Our 100th issue is also our annual Fiber Issue! Don't miss it! Renew or subscribe online by Feb. 6 and get four issues for the price of four. The Winter Issue will be mailed from Colorado on or around Feb. 7. Please allow two to three weeks for delivery. The deadline for the spring issue is March 15.


Select Archived Articles

  • 18 Things a New Llama Owner Should Know
  • Plans to Build a Chute (.pdf)
  • Showing Off: A Quick Guide to Showmanship
  • Sludge! (pdf)
  • Dewormer-Resistant Parasites Threatens Herds (pdf)


    LLII Mission Statement

  • To underscore that llamas and alpacas are a permanent and productive part of our society - admired, valued and cherished by thousands of owners and producers; and that our lives are forevermore interwoven with theirs.

  • To promote, enhance and protect the welfare of all lamas with information regarding their care, and addressing issues that affect their well-being.

  • To cover a sufficient number of events to give owners - both professionals and fanciers - an honest sense of what is happening in the areas of health, marketing, competition, promotion and politics.

  • To provide an open forum for civil discourse.



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    art by Paige McGrath © 2001 for Llama Life II