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