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