llama
Llamas are members of the _____ family?
Camelid
What is the term given to llama fur?
Fiber
What is the term for the sitting/lying down position?
Cushing
What is a baby llama called?
Cria
How many ribs does a llama have?
12 on each side
How much water does a llama need per day?
2-3 gallons
How tall do llamas get at the shoulder?
3-4 feet
Crias weigh approximately how much at birth?
18-35 lbs.
After the first day, crias should gain how many pounds per day?
1/2 to 1 lb.
Females will reproduce until their how old?
17 to 18 years old
Llamas originated where?
South America
What is the life expectancy of a llama?
25 years
How many stomachs does a llama have?
1
How often should a llama be wormed?
Every 4 weeks
What is the approximate gestation of a llama?
11 1/2 months
Name at least three uses for llamas
Show, Fiber, and Packing.
What is the weight of an adult llama?
250-400 lbs.
How many compartments does the llama stomach have?
3
Name some things you should include in a llama's diet
Oats, corn, water, grass
How much weight can a llama carry?
80-100 lbs.
What are the four species of camelids?
Guanacos, llama, alpaca, vicunas
What is ABS?
When a male becomes aggressive with humans through playing or fighting due to the bonding more with humans than llamas. Aberrant Behavior Syndrome
How much hay/grass does a llama need per day?
3-6 lbs.
How much grain do you feed a llama per day?
1 lb.
Name three things to look for in a llama
Confirmation, soundness, disposition