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How to Raise Llamas - Test
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  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for a llama?
A) 11-12 months
B) 6 months
C) 15 months
D) 9 months
  • 2. What is the primary purpose for which llamas are raised?
A) Pack animals
B) Meat production
C) Dairy production
D) Wool production
  • 3. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 10-15 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 20-25 years
  • 4. What type of fencing is generally recommended for llamas?
A) Electric fence
B) Woven wire
C) Barbed wire
D) Snow fence
  • 5. What is 'berserk male syndrome' in llamas?
A) Aggression towards humans
B) Respiratory illness
C) Refusal to breed
D) Excessive wool production
  • 6. What is the recommended method of restraint for a llama?
A) Physical force
B) Sedation
C) Leg restraints
D) Gentle handling and halter
  • 7. What type of climate do llamas thrive in?
A) Polar climates
B) Desert climates
C) Tropical climates
D) Varied 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) 250-450 lbs
B) 500-600 lbs
C) 100-200 lbs
D) 700-800 lbs
  • 10. What is a cria?
A) Baby llama
B) Adult male llama
C) Adult female llama
D) Type of llama wool
  • 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) Hay and pasture
B) Dog food
C) Grain only
D) Meat products
  • 13. What is the social structure of llamas?
A) Pack animals
B) Herd animals
C) Solitary animals
D) Predatory animals
  • 14. What is the purpose of a llama's humming sound?
A) Communication
B) Defense
C) Sleep
D) Digestion
  • 15. What is the recommended age to start training a llama for packing?
A) 5 years
B) 6 months
C) 2-3 years
D) 1 year
  • 16. What is the best way to trim llama toenails?
A) Letting them wear down naturally
B) Using scissors
C) Filing
D) Using hoof trimmers
  • 17. What vaccine is commonly given to llamas?
A) Clostridium perfringens
B) Rabies
C) Distemper
D) Measles
  • 18. What is the proper way to handle a pregnant llama?
A) Rough and forceful
B) Gentle and careful
C) Without assistance
D) Isolate from the herd
  • 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) Spit back
B) Ignore it
C) Punish the llama
D) Identify the cause and correct 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) Alfalfa
C) Clover
D) Oleander
  • 23. What is the purpose of a llama's tail?
A) Warmth
B) Attracting mates
C) Defense
D) Balance and communication
  • 24. What type of bedding is suitable for llamas?
A) Bare ground
B) Carpet
C) Straw or wood shavings
D) Concrete
  • 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) Arthritis
B) Cataracts
C) Failure of passive transfer
D) Glaucoma
  • 27. What mineral supplement is particularly important for llamas?
A) Iron
B) Magnesium
C) Calcium
D) Selenium
  • 28. How can you prevent heat stress in llamas?
A) Restrict water access
B) Increase grain intake
C) Blanket them
D) Provide shade and water
  • 29. What is the best way to transport a llama?
A) On a truck bed
B) In a stock trailer
C) Walk them long distances
D) In a car
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