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article in the “Smithsoitian," the couple already knew they wanted to return to farm life. Both had lived on farms when young. They just hadn’t found something they wanted to raise. It took only that article to tell them that llamas were the answer.
Deferring to the practical analytic sides of their natures, they decided to learn something about llamas before buying one. Additionally, they were still living and working in the city.
They spent the next six years learning about llamas, reading everything written, talking to owners, going to shows, volunteering, introducing themselves to hundreds of llamas, interviewing breeders, studying pasture management and nutritional needs.
Part- of the learning involved finding their niche. When they got these llamas, were they going to do anything other than hugging them? Were they just to be pets? Would they be guard animals?
The practical side took over again. The couple planned to be in business and they intended for it to be profitable. One of the things Ms. Hays liked most about the llamas from the very first was their handle ability. That and the fact that llamas were fun and Ms. Hays and Mr. Humphrey absolutely loved the show circuit lead them to a business plan which included breeding, raising, training and selling llamas.
Yes, all of their much loved llamas currently on the farm are for sale, even Au Clair, the smallest bred female they
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