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How to Raise Llamas
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for a llama?
A) 15 months
B) 9 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 6 months
  • 2. What is the primary purpose for which llamas are raised?
A) Meat production
B) Wool production
C) Pack animals
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) Woven wire
B) Electric fence
C) Snow fence
D) Barbed wire
  • 5. What is 'berserk male syndrome' in llamas?
A) Aggression towards humans
B) Refusal to breed
C) Respiratory illness
D) Excessive wool production
  • 6. What is the recommended method of restraint for a llama?
A) Leg restraints
B) Sedation
C) Gentle handling and halter
D) Physical force
  • 7. What type of climate do llamas thrive in?
A) Desert climates
B) Varied climates
C) Tropical climates
D) Polar climates
  • 8. What is the recommended shearing frequency for llamas?
A) Twice a year
B) Annually
C) Never
D) Every other year
  • 9. What is the average weight of a mature llama?
A) 500-600 lbs
B) 250-450 lbs
C) 100-200 lbs
D) 700-800 lbs
  • 10. What is a cria?
A) Adult female llama
B) Adult male llama
C) Baby llama
D) Type of llama wool
  • 11. What is a common parasite that affects llamas?
A) Tapeworm
B) Heartworm
C) Meningeal worm
D) Ringworm
  • 12. What is the recommended diet for llamas?
A) Meat products
B) Hay and pasture
C) Dog food
D) Grain only
  • 13. What is the social structure of llamas?
A) Herd animals
B) Solitary animals
C) Predatory animals
D) Pack animals
  • 14. What is the purpose of a llama's humming sound?
A) Digestion
B) Defense
C) Communication
D) Sleep
  • 15. What is the recommended age to start training a llama for packing?
A) 1 year
B) 2-3 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 months
  • 16. What is the best way to trim llama toenails?
A) Filing
B) Letting them wear down naturally
C) Using hoof trimmers
D) Using scissors
  • 17. What vaccine is commonly given to llamas?
A) Clostridium perfringens
B) Distemper
C) Rabies
D) Measles
  • 18. What is the proper way to handle a pregnant llama?
A) Isolate from the herd
B) Rough and forceful
C) Gentle and careful
D) Without assistance
  • 19. What are signs of a healthy llama?
A) Weight loss, hair loss, skin lesions
B) Lethargy, coughing, fever
C) Bright eyes, good appetite, normal stool
D) Dull eyes, lack of appetite, diarrhea
  • 20. What should you do if a llama starts spitting?
A) Identify the cause and correct it
B) Punish the llama
C) Spit back
D) Ignore it
  • 21. What is the ideal number of llamas to keep together?
A) Ten
B) At least two
C) One
D) Five
  • 22. What plant is toxic to llamas?
A) Clover
B) Timothy Hay
C) Oleander
D) Alfalfa
  • 23. What is the purpose of a llama's tail?
A) Warmth
B) Attracting mates
C) Balance and communication
D) Defense
  • 24. What type of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Bare ground
B) Concrete
C) Carpet
D) Straw or wood shavings
  • 25. What is the best time of year to breed llamas?
A) Spring or summer
B) Depends on the llama's age
C) Fall or winter
D) Any time of year
  • 26. What is a common illness affecting young llamas?
A) Glaucoma
B) Failure of passive transfer
C) Arthritis
D) Cataracts
  • 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) Restrict water access
B) Increase grain intake
C) Provide shade and water
D) Blanket them
  • 29. What is the best way to transport a llama?
A) In a stock trailer
B) On a truck bed
C) Walk them long distances
D) In a car
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