How old do llamas have to be to be gelded?
Know your animals and breed carefully. Know why you want to breed and that you can care for all these animals properly. It is recommended that males be gelded at about the age of two however some vets say that after one year of age is acceptable also. Fighting teeth appear at about the age of two also and should be removed.
How much roughage does a lama llama need?
If exercise isn’t a viable option (such as an old llama with bad pasterns or arthritis), you will have to cut their feed. A normal lama needs 2-3% of its body weight in roughage (grass/hay) daily, but if you have an overweight animal they can survive on 1-1.5%.
Why was the gold llama important to the Incas?
Inca gold llama. This small gold model of a llama is a fitting offering for an Inca mountain god. The Incas revered gold as the sweat of the sun and believed that it represented the sun’s regenerative powers. All gold belonged to the ruler of the empire, the Inca himself, who claimed to be descended from the sun god.
What’s the average life span of a lama?
The average lifespan of a lama is 15-25 years, so that makes sense. I’ve been doing “senior care” for two of my llamas for the past 8 years or so.
Know your animals and breed carefully. Know why you want to breed and that you can care for all these animals properly. It is recommended that males be gelded at about the age of two however some vets say that after one year of age is acceptable also. Fighting teeth appear at about the age of two also and should be removed.
If exercise isn’t a viable option (such as an old llama with bad pasterns or arthritis), you will have to cut their feed. A normal lama needs 2-3% of its body weight in roughage (grass/hay) daily, but if you have an overweight animal they can survive on 1-1.5%.
Is it better to have a male llama or female alpaca?
No, when starting out with llamas/alpacas it is best to get two animals of the same gender, or a gelded/castrated male and female. Unless you have quite a few females and intend to breed, it is better not to own an intact male. If you wish to breed, we offer a variety of stud services with both llama and alpaca stud males.
Is it OK to breed a llama in South America?
DON’T BREED! no matter what kind of llamas you own or for what purpose. Llamas evolved to consume poor-quality forage. For much of the year in South America, llamas survive (though not thrive) on foodstuffs with an average protein content of 2-4%.
What kind of infection does a Llama have?
Mastitis. Mastitis is inflammation of a llama’s udder, usually as a result of a bacterial udder infection. A llama can have either acute mastitis or chronic mastitis, the latter typically undetected throughout a llama’s life. Acute mastitis presents itself as discolored, dark, swollen, and warm udders.
Can a male llama be kept with the female llamas?
Or the intact male can be kept separate and the gelding can get along in with the females. However, if the gelding is trying to still breed the females, he should not be kept in with them as he will cause medical problems to the females from the frequent breedings.
How much does it cost to feed a llama?
Most breeders will also offer you a discount if you are purchasing more than one animal. Llama feed will cost about $12 for a 50 lb. bag. You should only feed a llama one pound of feed a day. A male or gelding should only get 3/4 lb.
