Laura - I have re-trained a few llamas like this and it can be done. Its not that hard. I don't think gelding him will work, either. Have your husband go in there with a colorful frisbee or racquet (colorful so he can see it from a distance when you go in there with it later). Have your husband give the boisterous boy every chance to charge and then bop him on the nose. Once or twice of that and he'll think twice before ever doing it again. Then you just carry the racquet or frisbee every time you go in - he'll see it and leave you alone. This usually works.
He doesn't sound really all that bad, just spoiled a bit by his previous owner or left alone too long and not handled. I doubt he just started this habit, someone had to clean his pasture. I would never put him down, its not his fault and he really doesn't sound bad. You may be able to give him away but first I would definitely write a formal letter sent certified mail, return receipt requested to the previous owner stating the problem - ask for a refund and pickup from your ranch on their dime or you will take legal action. You'd be surprised how often that works.
Good luck and keep us posted and welcome, this is a great site, you will learn a lot from it. It is especially invaluable to have all these cyber-friend alpaca farmers at your beck and call whenever there is an emergency and you can't reach a vet.
SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA
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