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How to Raise Llamas
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for a llama?
A) 6 months
B) 15 months
C) 9 months
D) 11-12 months
  • 2. What is the primary purpose for which llamas are raised?
A) Wool production
B) Pack animals
C) Meat production
D) Dairy production
  • 3. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 10-15 years
B) 20-25 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 4. What type of fencing is generally recommended for llamas?
A) Snow fence
B) Woven wire
C) Barbed wire
D) Electric fence
  • 5. What is 'berserk male syndrome' in llamas?
A) Excessive wool production
B) Respiratory illness
C) Refusal to breed
D) Aggression towards humans
  • 6. What is the recommended method of restraint for a llama?
A) Leg restraints
B) Physical force
C) Gentle handling and halter
D) Sedation
  • 7. What type of climate do llamas thrive in?
A) Tropical climates
B) Polar climates
C) Varied climates
D) Desert climates
  • 8. What is the recommended shearing frequency for llamas?
A) Annually
B) Never
C) Twice a year
D) Every other year
  • 9. What is the average weight of a mature llama?
A) 100-200 lbs
B) 700-800 lbs
C) 500-600 lbs
D) 250-450 lbs
  • 10. What is a cria?
A) Adult female llama
B) Type of llama wool
C) Adult male llama
D) Baby llama
  • 11. What is a common parasite that affects llamas?
A) Meningeal worm
B) Tapeworm
C) Ringworm
D) Heartworm
  • 12. What is the recommended diet for llamas?
A) Dog food
B) Hay and pasture
C) Grain only
D) Meat products
  • 13. What is the social structure of llamas?
A) Pack animals
B) Solitary animals
C) Herd animals
D) Predatory animals
  • 14. What is the purpose of a llama's humming sound?
A) Communication
B) Digestion
C) Sleep
D) Defense
  • 15. What is the recommended age to start training a llama for packing?
A) 1 year
B) 2-3 years
C) 6 months
D) 5 years
  • 16. What is the best way to trim llama toenails?
A) Using hoof trimmers
B) Letting them wear down naturally
C) Filing
D) Using scissors
  • 17. What vaccine is commonly given to llamas?
A) Rabies
B) Clostridium perfringens
C) Measles
D) Distemper
  • 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) Lethargy, coughing, fever
B) Weight loss, hair loss, skin lesions
C) Dull eyes, lack of appetite, diarrhea
D) Bright eyes, good appetite, normal stool
  • 20. What should you do if a llama starts spitting?
A) Punish the llama
B) Spit back
C) Identify the cause and correct it
D) Ignore it
  • 21. What is the ideal number of llamas to keep together?
A) At least two
B) Ten
C) Five
D) One
  • 22. What plant is toxic to llamas?
A) Timothy Hay
B) Clover
C) Alfalfa
D) Oleander
  • 23. What is the purpose of a llama's tail?
A) Balance and communication
B) Attracting mates
C) Warmth
D) Defense
  • 24. What type of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Carpet
B) Straw or wood shavings
C) Bare ground
D) Concrete
  • 25. What is the best time of year to breed llamas?
A) Spring or summer
B) Fall or winter
C) Depends on the llama's age
D) Any time of year
  • 26. What is a common illness affecting young llamas?
A) Arthritis
B) Failure of passive transfer
C) Cataracts
D) Glaucoma
  • 27. What mineral supplement is particularly important for llamas?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Magnesium
D) Selenium
  • 28. How can you prevent heat stress in llamas?
A) Provide shade and water
B) Increase grain intake
C) Restrict water access
D) Blanket them
  • 29. What is the best way to transport a llama?
A) In a car
B) Walk them long distances
C) In a stock trailer
D) On a truck bed
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