Those Mystical & Magical Llamas
Llamas are a member of the Camelid family and are native to South America. Their uses include Showing, Packing, Driving, Guards for sheep, goats and cattle, fiber, pets and breeding. The Llama’s gestation period is 11-12 months and they rarely have twins. An adult Llama can carry 60-80 pounds 8-10 miles per day. Although they do spit at each other, they seldom spit at people unless teased. Llamas communicate by humming. They express themselves through a series of ear, body and tail postures. Llamas also have a high pitched scream which is an alarm call. During breeding, males make an orgling sound. They are very gentle, clean animals. Llama fecal droppings are pellets (similar to deer). Comparatively, llamas are cleaner than other livestock, as they establish a communal dung pile instead of using the entire grazing area.
Llamas are a modified ruminant with a three-compartment stomach. Their diet consists of good quality, clean, fresh hay. Llama grain ration with at least 8-10% protein, free choice mineral salt with selenium supplement and fresh water daily are needed to assure complete nutrition. An adult llama will consume approximately one bale of hay per week. One acre of good pasture is generally sufficient to graze four llamas. Due to the llama’s efficient digestive system, they are usually much less expensive and easier to feed than other comparable-sized animals. Llamas are a joy to raise! And are affordable too!
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