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Alex Likes Dollie Llama

Annette Johnston — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:58:55 +0000

That Carrot Tastes Good

Alex likes to give treats to Dollie Llama. She has a soft nose. Dollie is sweet and gentle. She likes people too, especially when they bring treats.

Here is a recent photo of Robin the horse and Dollie Llama

Annette Johnston — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:10:36 +0000

Snack time

Dollie Llama Has Been Ill

Annette Johnston — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:33:13 +0000

Recently, Dollie did not seem to be herself, not eating well and very irritable. I had the vet out for her, and it turns out she had coccidiosis. She got a couple shots and Corid to be added to her water for 2 weeks. She is now fully recovered, luckily. Dollie Llama is back to her old happy self.

Dollie Llama is Just Not Acting Like Herself Lately

Annette Johnston — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:09:13 +0000

Dollie has been very cranky, and hasn’t wanted to go for walks with me and the dogs. I examined her carefully, and trimmed her toenails. I found some inflamed and raw skin on her underside between her front legs, and thought she might have some type of skin infection. I had the vet out to see what could be done. Poor Dollie had to have a shot of antibiotics (with cortisone), plus her regular CD&T shot. I have to give her antibiotic pills for the next couple of weeks to help clear up the problem. She may have gotten frostbite from the frozen ground or just the wet snow from her lying in the kush position to eat her hay. She seems a little better now, but still not back to her normal sweet self. The skin problem must be painful for her. This has been a rough winter.

Happy Holidays from Frolic Farm

Annette Johnston — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:51:08 +0000

Brrr. It’s mighty cold here at Frolic Farm, in Michigan. We’ve had several snowstorms this past week, and another one today. The weather has been near 0 at night. Dollie Llama, Robin the horse, and Hershey the mini donkey are fine, with their thick winter coats. I turn them outside into the pasture unless there is a blizzard. They have a run in shed to stay out of the wind. They do enjoy being in their warm and dry stalls at night, though.

Dollie, Robin, and Hershey have hung their Christmas stockings on their stall doors, all ready for Santa to fill them. They have a big wreath on the barn door.

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!

Dollie Llama Enjoys Spring Weather

Annette Johnston — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:10:10 +0000

Dollie Llama, Robin (the horse), and little Hershey(mini donkey) are enjoying the nice weather. I’ve been leaving them outside all night, just bringing them in for grain, then turning them back out again.

They all got a clean bill of health with the vet. Everyone behaved well for the vet. Dollie is usually the troublemaker, but we blindfolded her, and she was fine.

Dollie has been going hiking down the road with me, and the two dogs. She sure enjoys it, especially when anyone stops near us and rolls down the window. Dollie charges over and sticks her head in their window, and starts trying to kiss the driver. I try to hold her back until the person tells me it’s ok. Some people in our neighborhood look forward to seeing Dollie and getting kissed. Sometimes their kids will come out of the car to pet Dollie, and then she is more than willing to kiss them too!

Have you ever been kissed by a llama?

Tips on Caring for a Llama, DeWorming

Annette Johnston — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:36:25 +0000

I have learned a few things in the last 5 years I have owned Dollie Llama, and thought I would share them with you. A disclaimer: always consult with your veterinarian first.

Let’s talk about deworming your llama. You do need to deworm your llama at least every 3 months, using a rotation of wormer products. It is not advisable to use the same type of wormer every time, due to resistance developing. The vet can administer a shot of Dectomax once a year. This is needed, due to the Meningeal worm. I use several types of tube wormers for the other 3 wormings; Panacur, Ivermectin, Strongid, and Anthelcide. Dollie can be quite a handful when she even sees the tube coming her way. I get quite a workout, trying to hold Dollie and administer the tube of worm medicine. (Having a helper would make it easier) Do wear sturdy shoes, and expect to get dirty. It’s one way to work up a sweat, even during a Michigan winter. Recently, I found an Ivermectin powder that can be poured on the feed, so that is much easier. For the others, I use about half of a tube, with Dollie weighing about 400 lbs.

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