Llamas
Llamas are a common site on many small ranches. Many people
move into "the country" and load up with animals. Llamas are
readily available in most
areas and are inexpensive. On a positive note, llamas are
excellent protectors of sheep and goats as they are not fond of coyotes
or other canines. They can be used for meat, wool production and
packing.
Llamas are not very affectionate and rarely do they liked to be touched. They are an inquisitive animal and have a strong sense of order. Escaped donkeys or wildlife in the area will send them into a frozen stare and a clucking noise. When they are pressured llamas will spit as a means of defense. Because of their low cost of keeping and breeding, many llamas are victims of overcrowding and poor living conditions.
Llama Facts:
- A male llama is called a male, a female is called a female and a baby is called a cria
- Llamas can weigh between 200 and 450 pounds
- Llamas can live for almost 30 years.
- Llamas are indigenous to the Andes Mountains
- Llamas are from the camelid family and are related to camels and alpacas