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Elderly (18+ yrs) Llama Cannot Get Up. She is lying outside in the barnyard; out there this morning. Should we help her stand up to move inside?
Interesting. We found out that some large animal vets specialize in horses only. South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic in Massachusetts came and did a great job. They were thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. We miss Ellie and now need to figure out how to safeguard our small flock of sheep...- PondViewFarm
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Elderly (18+ yrs) Llama Cannot Get Up. She is lying outside in the barnyard; out there this morning. Should we help her stand up to move inside?
Thank you so very much for your reply. It gave us comfort during Ellie's final day. She rolled onto her side and we were able to get her back to kushing position but she was at her end. Your questions helped guide us. We contacted a vet who came within hours. We all agreed that Ellie had...- PondViewFarm
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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General Guard Llama questions
Twelve years ago we welcomed two fabulous guard llamas to our New England flock of sheep. The daughter died suddenly on Valentine's Day ten years ago after; we think, she ate some dry oak leaves. The mom has been an amazing guard llama keeping howling coyotes at bay. Seems that her presence...- PondViewFarm
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- Forum: Everything Else Llamas & Alpacas
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Is it best to help her stand up when she tries? To get her into sheltered barn? To hand feed &...
Is it best to help her stand up when she tries? To get her into sheltered barn? To hand feed & water?- PondViewFarm
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Ellie, 18+ yrs, has been an amazing guard llama against the N.E. coyotes. She has lost wt. this...
Ellie, 18+ yrs, has been an amazing guard llama against the N.E. coyotes. She has lost wt. this year. Today walked into the barnyard, cannot get back up. What to do?- PondViewFarm
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