Some benefits of llamas as livestock:
1. Llamas only eat 3% of their body weight per day - roughly 6 pounds of hay for the average adult.
2. Llamas are easier on pastures than bigger livestock, as they have soft, padded feet that do not completely destroy the land and they do not rip grasses out at the root when grazing.
3. Llamas are shorn once per year and quality llama fiber can be made into beautiful textiles, blankets, rugs - you name it!
4. Llamas can make great pack animals. They are sure-footed on the most difficult terrain and have a low impact on trails compared to traditional pack animals.
5. Llamas are relatively quiet animals, They have a humming sound that is used for communication within the herd, and will occasionally make an "alarm" sound if they perceive danger.
6. Llamas make farm clean-up easier than most livestock. They create communal dung piles in their living space, which helps contain parasites and makes clean up easier.
7. Llama fiber comes in many natural colors, and can be made into amazing garments! Llama fiber is not only warmer than wool, it is hypoallergenic, lanolin free and fire resistant!
8. Llamas make wonderful companions. They are fun, curious and are loyal members of any farm.
1. Llamas only eat 3% of their body weight per day - roughly 6 pounds of hay for the average adult.
2. Llamas are easier on pastures than bigger livestock, as they have soft, padded feet that do not completely destroy the land and they do not rip grasses out at the root when grazing.
3. Llamas are shorn once per year and quality llama fiber can be made into beautiful textiles, blankets, rugs - you name it!
4. Llamas can make great pack animals. They are sure-footed on the most difficult terrain and have a low impact on trails compared to traditional pack animals.
5. Llamas are relatively quiet animals, They have a humming sound that is used for communication within the herd, and will occasionally make an "alarm" sound if they perceive danger.
6. Llamas make farm clean-up easier than most livestock. They create communal dung piles in their living space, which helps contain parasites and makes clean up easier.
7. Llama fiber comes in many natural colors, and can be made into amazing garments! Llama fiber is not only warmer than wool, it is hypoallergenic, lanolin free and fire resistant!
8. Llamas make wonderful companions. They are fun, curious and are loyal members of any farm.