Llamas are one of four species of South American camelids (the others are alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas).  They vary from extremely light wooled to extremely heavy wooled.  Llamas can be any color or combination of colors.  They are very quiet, intelligent animals that do best when housed in pairs or groups.  It is relatively easy to care for llamas (as compared with other livestock) but easy care does not mean no care.  Llamas must be provided with shelter, good quality feed and minerals and clean water.  They will also require regular toenail trimming, grooming and veterinary care.

Male and female llamas should never be housed together.  Llamas are induced ovulators; the act of breeding causes them to ovulate.  They can become pregnant any time of year and are capable of breeding at very young ages.  Though they are physically able to carry a pregnancy to term at earlier ages, female llamas should not be bred until they are between three and four years old.  Male llamas over six months old should not be housed with females of any age, even their mothers.   Males as young as six months old have been known to impregnate their herd mates.

If you are interested in learning more about llamas or would like to arrange to visit our farm, please e-mail us.  We're always happy to help new and experienced llama owners or those just thinking about adding llamas to their lives!