Llama Down. Likely Meningeal Worm.

[Blue Sky]

I’m sorry he didn’t make it. Every animal we have contributes to our knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

 

[fuzzi]

Sorry about Stephen.

 

[farmerjan]

Although it was not a good outcome, at least you gained some knowledge from the ordeal.

Most llama's we have had do not like to be handled very much. Unless raised from birth with alot of people interaction, they tend to like their "space" and to not be confined or controlled by a halter or anything.

Hope you can make something that will celebrate his time at your farm.

 

[FranklinHazelGardens]

I’m so sorry you lost him. It sure wasn’t for lack of love and trying everything possible.

Shearing him was a great idea, you can make something from his wool and keep him forever. Glad it eased the sorrow.

Love the ladder picture, it made me smile.

I will never forget that day. I had to leave for a road trip with friends and checked jn the barn one last time and he decided to wear the ladder as a necklace while trying to get away from me. I was like omg this is what my life is like now lol.

Thank you. I loved that dude. And as tragic as it was, I got to snuggle with him multiple times a day before he passed

 

[FranklinHazelGardens]

Although it was not a good outcome, at least you gained some knowledge from the ordeal.

Most llama's we have had do not like to be handled very much. Unless raised from birth with alot of people interaction, they tend to like their "space" and to not be confined or controlled by a halter or anything.

Hope you can make something that will celebrate his time at your farm.

Thank you. One of the vets I consulted had fourteen llamas that reduced to four due to dying so take this with a grain of salt… he give medicine to them in a slice of bread and they will eat it whether it’s a pill or de wormer. Stephen wouldn’t have done that but maybe the next one.

 

[FranklinHazelGardens]

I'm really sorry. You did everything you could to save him.
Do you have plans for his wool?
A felted Llama wound be sweet.

Oh this is such a great idea!!! Thank you for that suggestion!

 

[FranklinHazelGardens]

I know the sadness of losing the battle. to you.

Yes. So sad but also a tired relief that there’s no more pain for him and I can finally rest.

 

[Baymule]

Yes, this is your life now. I smile at that. Animals will do the darndest things, make you sad, make you glad and drive you nuts. Isn’t it just the most wonderful life you’ve ever lived?