How to Raise Llamas - Test
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for a llama?
A) 11-12 months
B) 6 months
C) 15 months
D) 9 months
  • 2. What is the primary purpose for which llamas are raised?
A) Meat production
B) Pack animals
C) Dairy production
D) Wool production
  • 3. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 20-25 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 4. What type of fencing is generally recommended for llamas?
A) Electric fence
B) Barbed wire
C) Snow fence
D) Woven wire
  • 5. What is 'berserk male syndrome' in llamas?
A) Refusal to breed
B) Aggression towards humans
C) Respiratory illness
D) Excessive wool production
  • 6. What is the recommended method of restraint for a llama?
A) Leg restraints
B) Sedation
C) Gentle handling and halter
D) Physical force
  • 7. What type of climate do llamas thrive in?
A) Varied climates
B) Desert climates
C) Polar climates
D) Tropical climates
  • 8. What is the recommended shearing frequency for llamas?
A) Annually
B) Never
C) Twice a year
D) Every other year
  • 9. What is the average weight of a mature llama?
A) 100-200 lbs
B) 500-600 lbs
C) 700-800 lbs
D) 250-450 lbs
  • 10. What is a cria?
A) Baby llama
B) Type of llama wool
C) Adult female llama
D) Adult male llama
  • 11. What is a common parasite that affects llamas?
A) Meningeal worm
B) Tapeworm
C) Heartworm
D) Ringworm
  • 12. What is the recommended diet for llamas?
A) Grain only
B) Dog food
C) Hay and pasture
D) Meat products
  • 13. What is the social structure of llamas?
A) Pack animals
B) Solitary animals
C) Predatory animals
D) Herd animals
  • 14. What is the purpose of a llama's humming sound?
A) Digestion
B) Communication
C) Defense
D) Sleep
  • 15. What is the recommended age to start training a llama for packing?
A) 1 year
B) 5 years
C) 2-3 years
D) 6 months
  • 16. What is the best way to trim llama toenails?
A) Using scissors
B) Using hoof trimmers
C) Filing
D) Letting them wear down naturally
  • 17. What vaccine is commonly given to llamas?
A) Distemper
B) Clostridium perfringens
C) Rabies
D) Measles
  • 18. What is the proper way to handle a pregnant llama?
A) Isolate from the herd
B) Gentle and careful
C) Rough and forceful
D) Without assistance
  • 19. What are signs of a healthy llama?
A) Dull eyes, lack of appetite, diarrhea
B) Bright eyes, good appetite, normal stool
C) Weight loss, hair loss, skin lesions
D) Lethargy, coughing, fever
  • 20. What should you do if a llama starts spitting?
A) Punish the llama
B) Identify the cause and correct it
C) Spit back
D) Ignore it
  • 21. What is the ideal number of llamas to keep together?
A) At least two
B) Five
C) One
D) Ten
  • 22. What plant is toxic to llamas?
A) Alfalfa
B) Timothy Hay
C) Oleander
D) Clover
  • 23. What is the purpose of a llama's tail?
A) Balance and communication
B) Warmth
C) Attracting mates
D) Defense
  • 24. What type of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Bare ground
B) Straw or wood shavings
C) Carpet
D) Concrete
  • 25. What is the best time of year to breed llamas?
A) Spring or summer
B) Any time of year
C) Fall or winter
D) Depends on the llama's age
  • 26. What is a common illness affecting young llamas?
A) Glaucoma
B) Failure of passive transfer
C) Arthritis
D) Cataracts
  • 27. What mineral supplement is particularly important for llamas?
A) Selenium
B) Calcium
C) Magnesium
D) Iron
  • 28. How can you prevent heat stress in llamas?
A) Provide shade and water
B) Blanket them
C) Restrict water access
D) Increase grain intake
  • 29. What is the best way to transport a llama?
A) In a car
B) In a stock trailer
C) On a truck bed
D) Walk them long distances
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