How to Raise Llamas
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for a llama?
A) 15 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 11-12 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) 10-15 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 20-25 years
D) 5-10 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) Leg restraints
B) Sedation
C) Gentle handling and halter
D) Physical force
  • 7. What type of climate do llamas thrive in?
A) Desert climates
B) Polar climates
C) Tropical climates
D) Varied climates
  • 8. What is the recommended shearing frequency for llamas?
A) Twice a year
B) Annually
C) Never
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) Adult male llama
B) Adult female llama
C) Type of llama wool
D) Baby llama
  • 11. What is a common parasite that affects llamas?
A) Tapeworm
B) Ringworm
C) Meningeal worm
D) Heartworm
  • 12. What is the recommended diet for llamas?
A) Meat products
B) Dog food
C) Grain only
D) Hay and pasture
  • 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) Communication
B) Defense
C) Sleep
D) Digestion
  • 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) Letting them wear down naturally
B) Filing
C) Using hoof trimmers
D) Using scissors
  • 17. What vaccine is commonly given to llamas?
A) Clostridium perfringens
B) Rabies
C) Measles
D) Distemper
  • 18. What is the proper way to handle a pregnant llama?
A) Rough and forceful
B) Isolate from the herd
C) Gentle and careful
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) Spit back
B) Identify the cause and correct it
C) Punish the llama
D) Ignore it
  • 21. What is the ideal number of llamas to keep together?
A) Five
B) At least two
C) One
D) Ten
  • 22. What plant is toxic to llamas?
A) Clover
B) Oleander
C) Alfalfa
D) Timothy Hay
  • 23. What is the purpose of a llama's tail?
A) Balance and communication
B) Defense
C) Warmth
D) Attracting mates
  • 24. What type of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Straw or wood shavings
B) Bare ground
C) Carpet
D) Concrete
  • 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) Failure of passive transfer
B) Glaucoma
C) Cataracts
D) Arthritis
  • 27. What mineral supplement is particularly important for llamas?
A) Magnesium
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Selenium
  • 28. How can you prevent heat stress in llamas?
A) Blanket them
B) Provide shade and water
C) Increase grain intake
D) Restrict water access
  • 29. What is the best way to transport a llama?
A) In a stock trailer
B) On a truck bed
C) Walk them long distances
D) In a car
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