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           Llamas are...           

  • Highly intelligent

  • Cooperative

  • Quick to train properly

  • Athletes with strong work ethic

  • Calm (easy going)

  • Producers of a superb quality fiber (wool)

  • Effective in pet therapy

  • Tolerant

  • Trusting

  • Elegant

  • Social (need to own at least 2)

  • Gentle and shy by nature, llamas don’t bite, and seldom kick

  • Easy keepers, easy to transport

  • Respectful of fencing

  • Native to the Andes. Now many in USA.

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          Llamas need...         

Chief Aspetuck and baby brother Samuel Clemens

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  • other llama friends; llamas are very social

  • an acre is advised for 2-3 llamas to graze and roam

  • to be sheared once a year

  • a shelter for protection from extreme weather

  • shade or fans to keep cool in the summer

  • their toenails trimmed on a regular basis

  • low protein hay and feed

  • access to fresh water; they only drink about 1 gallon per day

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General Putnam

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         Llama Facts         

  • Llamas are one of the oldest domesticated species in the world having been used for transporting goods for centuries.

  • Llamas prefer not to spit! It is usually directed at each other, not humans, and it is about food, mating, or herd hierarchy. It is a last resort for them as it tastes terrible.

  • To feed two llamas for a year costs about $300-$400 depending on hay prices and pastures.

  • Their padded feet and communal dung pile help to maintain nice pastures and make them eco-friendly.

  • Llamas can carry a pack but are not built to ride.

  • Females give birth usually between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. and they rarely have twins. Gestation is 11.5 months.

  • Llamas do not need a set feeding time, require minimal daily maintenance, and are easy on pastures.

  • Llamas have four sounds they make; the hum is the most common sound you will hear.

  • Llamas fiber is naturally hypoallergenic, hollow, and warm!

  • Average lifespan is 18-20 years.

  • Llamas have excellent eyesight and peripheral vision.

  • Llamas greet each other and humans nose to nose.

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Elysee

         Llama Uses          

  • Friend - Llamas do not demand much from you (food, water, shelter, fans) but give much back in return.

  • Companion - Llamas are easily trained and a delight to own.

  • Pack Animals - Llamas can carry about 60-75 lbs. once conditioned and leave far less of an impact on trails than traditional pack animals.

  • Fiber Producers - Their “wool” is extremely warm and soft for yarn and clothing.

  • Guard Llamas - Used to protect smaller livestock from coyotes and other predators.

  • Hiking - Wonderful to take a hike with as they see everything and will carry the load.

  • Cart Driving - Trained to pull a cart designed for llamas.

  • Therapy - Utilized in pet therapy.

  • Manure - Used as soil enrichment or garden soil amendment.

  • Showing - A friendly show environment makes this a great family affair.

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Llamas at work in Peru

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