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Even an animal with minor injuries can die of shock when it becomes scared, and humans are very scary to a wild animal. The most important thing to do when you find an injured animal is to keep it in a quiet, dark, and warm place.
Did you know that many baby animals that are found on their own outside should be left where they are? Animal mothers are better at looking after their babies than humans are, so if possible always make sure the babies stay with their mothers. Many mothers have special nutrients in their milk that their babies need and that formulas cannot replicate.
If you find a baby animal, make every effort to reunite it with its parents. This may be just a matter of letting it be. Watch the baby from a distance for several hours, if possible, to determine whether it is an orphan.
Whatever happens, do not raise the baby yourself. Wild animals have special needs, and it is illegal in New York, as in most other states, for residents to possess most native wildlife.
Lance is one of three llamas that joined the barn in 2019. He quickly gained the reputation of being the biggest thinker; he will not do anything unless he has had the chance to think about it first. When Lance first arrived at Green Chimneys, he developed a connection with a farm intern who guided him through clicker and pack training. Over time, Lance became more confident and willing.