Llama Shearing
There are many different types of cuts that can be used on llamas. The amount of fiber removed can depend on temperature, purpose for shearing, and personal preference.
Cut Types Offered
Barrel
Extended Barrel
Body
Most Common.
Takes off the fiber from between the withers (shoulder) and hips- all the way around the belly of the llama.
Good for breeding llamas.
Removes all the fiber from the belly (same as the barrel cut), as well as fiber on top part of the back legs and around the tail.
Beneficial for nursing mothers because crias can easily find the udder to nurse.
A modification of this cut can include a strip shorn around the chest, allowing for a larger amount of air movement under the legs and belly.
Warm climates or very matted fiber.
Removes all of the fiber on the neck, legs, and belly, but leaves fiber on the tail.
Some folks leave a ring of fiber at the top of the neck, and others leave the fiber on the bottom of the legs.
These cuts can also be combined and changed to fit the needs of each particular llama. If you have a young llama that you want to keep in full fleece while still cooling it off, you can shear a small strip of fiber from the underside of the belly.
HespeGarden's service & price structure is designed to fit your needs & convenience.
Llama Shearing
On Site Service
(at HespeGarden)
Off Site Service Call
(at your facility)
For those who are price conscious, like to travel with your animals and would like to visit HespeGarden, we offer you the best deal!
We also accommodate the desire that folks like the convenience of having contractors come to them.
Due to rising gas prices, farm calls beyond a 10 mile radius of HespeGarden will be subject to a Farm Call Fee in addition to the per animal shearing fee.
You Keep Fiber
$10.00 per animal
$30.00 per animal
HespeGarden Retains Fiber
$5.00 per animal
$20.00 per animal
Annual Vaccinations
CD&T, Parasitic Control,& Rabies* with your vet's approval
$15 per animal
$15 per animal
Trim Toe Nails
No Charge
No Charge
Farm Call
n/a
$20.00 Flat Fee
Alpaca/Llama Vaccination Service
If you shear yourself or have another contractor shear your animals, HespeGarden is willing & able to visit your farm in 28 - 32 day cycles (during non-freezing months) to administer routine vaccinations.
Fees apply each visit.
HespeGarden Shearing Client
Parasitic Vaccinations
Trim Toe Nails
Farm Call**
$10 per animal
No Charge
$20.00 Flat
Non HespeGarden Shearing Client
Parasitic Vaccinations
Trim Toe Nails
Farm Call**
$15 per animal
$2.00 per animal
$20.00 Flat
discount available if shearing service retained & scheduled for following year.
*Due to rising gas prices, farm calls beyond a 10 mile radius of HespeGarden will be subject to a Farm Call Flat Charge per visit unless otherwise noted.
Folks that adopte animals from HespeGarden are subject to further discounts. Contact Management for more information.