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