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