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13th Annual Llama/Alpaca Information & Education Day
A Washington State Non-Profit 501c3
Board Members:
Niki Kuklenski- President
Collin Favro- Vice President
Secretary- Jessica Friedt
Treasurer- Roy Williams
Board Member- Kelly McWhorter
Board Member- Kaylee Davidson
Board Member- Pam Murray
Saturday June 25, 2022
A RSVP is Required. PLEASE do not just drop in!
Check-In 8:30a.m.-All Day
Clinics/Classes 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Bellingham, Washington
*Coffee will be available at check-in.
NOTE: We will send out an email with directions, a schedule, etc. once we get closer to the event date! Please do not email asking for directions!
- Please CONTACT us to be put on our mailing list for this and other llama/alpaca events- Please include the full names of anyone coming with you, your address, phone and email.
- Click HERE for Information on the Ferndale 41 Rescue! The reason we started Llama & Alpaca Information Day.
- Click HERE for resources for care of your camelids!
- Click HERE for Info on the July Darrington Fling Show
- If you want our flier to print out and put up in your feed stores etc. click HERE
2007 Our First Llama & Alpaca Information Day Pictures
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
2017 Llama & Alpaca Information Day Pictures
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
2018 Llama & Alpaca Information Day Pictures
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
Courtesy of our photographer Dusty Graham!
***If you have llamas, but do not know how to trim their nails, click HERE ***
***If you have llamas, and want to see a nail trim in a chute, click HERE ***
***If you have llamas, and want to see a nail trim in a chute, click HERE ***
Hosted by a Group of Dedicated
&
Caring Llama Owners
Jeff & Niki Kuklenski- JNK Llama Farm *
Liz Martin- Sahalee Llamas *
Jessica Friedt- Experienced Livestock Owner
Kelly McWhorter- Moonbeam Llama Farm
Kaylee Davidson- Former 4H/FFA member & Alpaca/Llama Owner
Dusty & Nancy Graham- Vida Nueva Ranch *
Pam Murray- Murray Meadows Llamas & Alpacas
Roy & Holly Williams- Highland Island Llamas
Collin Favro- Mount Baker FFA President & Collin's Clips Shearing
* Involved since the beginning!
Also with:
Elise Berg
Kirk & Peggy Gresham
In 2007 (Ferndale 41 Rescue) we had a horrific rescue situation here in Whatcom County involving 41 neglected llamas. Many of the above people assisted in the care, rehab and adoption of these animals. Because of this situation and the frustration associated with people getting animals (llamas initially and now alpacas) that they know nothing about, we decided to offer a free information day to the adopters of these rescues. At that time we also opened this event up to anybody interested in or that already owned camelids that wanted to learn more about these amazing creatures.
What grew out of this situation was a very positive, informational and fun day. Some years we have over 100 people that come to see how to care for (shearing, shots, toenails, etc.), feed and train camelids. People who attend this event get a day filled with lots of information and education! Because it is so successful, we have continued to offer this event and for FREE! As time has continued, we have gone from 100% llama owners attending to now we have 50% alpaca owners. There are just too many of them being dumped and not enough homes!
After many of us trying to work the other angle of taking animals, trying to rehab them and then find them homes, we now try to work to help people understand and make wise choices before buying. If you already have them, we want you to keep and take care of them. We give you the tools to be successful!
On June of 2023 in Washington we will once again be offering this fabulous service to you! This is open to anybody that wants to learn more about possibly owning or taking care of camelids. There will be no animals available for purchase or promotion of individual farms. All attendees must RSVP prior!
What grew out of this situation was a very positive, informational and fun day. Some years we have over 100 people that come to see how to care for (shearing, shots, toenails, etc.), feed and train camelids. People who attend this event get a day filled with lots of information and education! Because it is so successful, we have continued to offer this event and for FREE! As time has continued, we have gone from 100% llama owners attending to now we have 50% alpaca owners. There are just too many of them being dumped and not enough homes!
After many of us trying to work the other angle of taking animals, trying to rehab them and then find them homes, we now try to work to help people understand and make wise choices before buying. If you already have them, we want you to keep and take care of them. We give you the tools to be successful!
On June of 2023 in Washington we will once again be offering this fabulous service to you! This is open to anybody that wants to learn more about possibly owning or taking care of camelids. There will be no animals available for purchase or promotion of individual farms. All attendees must RSVP prior!
This is only a partial list of our 2021 classes.
Pasture Evaluation & Managent-w / Whatcom Conservation District
Shearing 101 & 102 Hands on Shearing Demonstration
w/ Kelly McWhorter, Kate Otey, Jessie Munson, Roy Williams & Collin Favro
Toenail Trimming Demos-
w/ Jeff Kuklenski & Roy Williams-
Hands on Toenail Trimming-
w/ Jeff Kuklenski & Roy Williams-
Veterinary Information Talk
&
Basic Camelid Care & Camelid Maintenance
w/ Jackie Waltner DVM Puget Sound Veterinary Clinic -
Fiber Demonstrations-
w/ Kaylee Davidson-
Obstacles & Training for Llamas/Alpacas-
For fun, packing, and showing & Beginning Llama/Alpaca Ownership
w/ Kaylee Davidson, etc..
Ongoing Spinning and Fiber Usage Demonstrations
Responsible Llama/Alpaca Ownership
w/ Kaylee Davidson and Elise Berg
THERE ARE MORE CLASSES!
Shearing 101 & 102 Hands on Shearing Demonstration
w/ Kelly McWhorter, Kate Otey, Jessie Munson, Roy Williams & Collin Favro
Toenail Trimming Demos-
w/ Jeff Kuklenski & Roy Williams-
Hands on Toenail Trimming-
w/ Jeff Kuklenski & Roy Williams-
Veterinary Information Talk
&
Basic Camelid Care & Camelid Maintenance
w/ Jackie Waltner DVM Puget Sound Veterinary Clinic -
Fiber Demonstrations-
w/ Kaylee Davidson-
Obstacles & Training for Llamas/Alpacas-
For fun, packing, and showing & Beginning Llama/Alpaca Ownership
w/ Kaylee Davidson, etc..
Ongoing Spinning and Fiber Usage Demonstrations
Responsible Llama/Alpaca Ownership
w/ Kaylee Davidson and Elise Berg
THERE ARE MORE CLASSES!
Click HERE to see photos of a typical Information Day!
Holiday Inn Express
360-671-4800
You can book a room with this link
DO NOT WAIT TO BOOK as rooms fill fast in Bellingham!
360-671-4800
You can book a room with this link
DO NOT WAIT TO BOOK as rooms fill fast in Bellingham!