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