How to Care for Llamas - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary food source for llamas?
A) Fish
B) Meat
C) Hay and pasture grass
D) Fruit
  • 2. How often should llamas typically be dewormed?
A) Every day
B) Never
C) Once a year
D) Every 3-6 months
  • 3. What is 'berserk male syndrome' in llamas?
A) A dangerous behavioral condition
B) A breed of llama
C) A type of llama illness
D) A llama mating ritual
  • 4. What type of shelter is best for llamas?
A) Dog house
B) No shelter needed
C) Fully enclosed barn with insulation
D) Simple three-sided shed
  • 5. What is the average lifespan of a llama?
A) 30-40 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 2-5 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 6. What is the main reason llamas spit?
A) Because they enjoy it
B) To clean their mouths
C) To establish dominance or show displeasure
D) To cool themselves down
  • 7. What is the recommended height for llama fencing?
A) No fence needed
B) 8 feet
C) 4-5 feet
D) 2 feet
  • 8. Which of these is a common llama health problem?
A) The common cold
B) Heat stress
C) Chickenpox
D) Measles
  • 9. What is the gestation period for a llama?
A) Approximately 6 months
B) Approximately 11.5 months
C) Approximately 15 months
D) Approximately 9 months
  • 10. What is a baby llama called?
A) Calf
B) Kid
C) Cria
D) Foal
  • 11. Why is it important to trim a llama's toenails?
A) To keep them from scratching furniture
B) To prevent foot problems and lameness
C) For cosmetic reasons
D) To help them run faster
  • 12. What minerals are crucial for llama health?
A) Iron and zinc
B) Sodium and potassium
C) Calcium and magnesium
D) Selenium and copper
  • 13. How often should a llama's teeth be checked?
A) Weekly
B) Annually by a veterinarian
C) Never
D) Monthly
  • 14. What is a common use for llamas besides companionship?
A) Dairy production
B) Racing
C) Wool production only
D) Pack animals
  • 15. What is the best way to catch a llama?
A) Use a net
B) Yell loudly
C) Chase it until it gets tired
D) Approach calmly and use a halter
  • 16. What should you do if you suspect your llama is sick?
A) Contact a veterinarian immediately
B) Wait and see if it gets better
C) Try home remedies only
D) Give it human medication
  • 17. What is the appropriate body condition score range for a llama?
A) 1-2
B) 3-4 (on a scale of 1-5)
C) 6-7
D) 5
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of shearing llamas?
A) To prevent overheating
B) To look fashionable
C) To improve their agility
D) To make yarn
  • 19. What kind of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Asphalt
B) Gravel
C) Straw or wood shavings
D) Concrete
  • 20. What is the best way to introduce new llamas to a herd?
A) Keep them separated forever
B) Release them all at once
C) Ignore them and hope for the best
D) Slowly, with supervised introductions
  • 21. Which plants are toxic to llamas?
A) Grass
B) Clover
C) Rhododendrons and azaleas
D) Hay
  • 22. What behavior indicates a llama is stressed?
A) Constant humming
B) Eating normally
C) Excessive pacing
D) Sleeping soundly
  • 23. How much water should a llama drink daily?
A) 20 gallons
B) No water needed
C) 5-10 gallons
D) 1 gallon
  • 24. What type of fly control is necessary for llamas?
A) Releasing predatory insects
B) Fly spray and good sanitation
C) Ignoring the flies
D) Using only natural remedies
  • 25. Why is socialization important for llamas?
A) To make them more aggressive
B) To increase their wool production
C) It's not important
D) To reduce stress and improve handling
  • 26. What is the purpose of a 'communal dung pile' for llamas?
A) To control parasites and keep pastures clean
B) To attract mates
C) To mark territory aggressively
D) They do not use dung piles
  • 27. What is a sign of a healthy llama?
A) Alert and active behavior
B) Lethargy and depression
C) Loss of appetite
D) Isolation from the herd
  • 28. What role do llamas often play on farms?
A) Soil erosion control
B) Crop pollinators
C) Livestock guardians
D) Weed killers
  • 29. How often should llama pastures be rotated?
A) Every ten years
B) Never
C) Only in the winter
D) Regularly to prevent parasite buildup
  • 30. What is the normal body temperature range for a llama?
A) 99.5-102.0°F
B) 95-98°F
C) 104-106°F
D) 80-90°F
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