Llamas
Gentle giants with playful personalities
Meet Our Llamas
Llamas are the larger, more outgoing cousins of alpacas! These magnificent animals also come from South America and have been used as pack animals for thousands of years due to their strength and endurance.
Standing taller than alpacas, llamas can reach heights of 5-6 feet at the head and weigh between 280-450 pounds. Despite their size, they're incredibly gentle and enjoy human interaction.
Our llamas are known for their curious and playful nature. They'll often approach visitors to investigate and say hello, and they love being the center of attention during farm tours!
Fun Llama Facts
Llamas vs alpacas: Size matters
Llamas weigh 250-450 lbs and stand 5-6 feet tall - nearly twice the size of alpacas!
Ancient pack animals of the Andes
The Inca Empire used llamas to carry goods across 25,000 miles of mountain roads!
Banana-shaped ears
Llamas have long, curved ears while alpacas have short, spear-shaped ears - an easy way to tell them apart!
Natural livestock guardians
A single llama will bond with and fiercely protect sheep, goats, or alpacas from coyotes and dogs!
They spit... but rarely at people
Llamas mainly spit at each other to establish dominance - a well-socialized llama almost never spits at humans!
Three-chambered stomach
Like cows, llamas are ruminants and chew their cud - but they have 3 stomach compartments, not 4!
Photo Gallery
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Llama Care
Diet
Llamas are herbivores and primarily eat grass and hay. They have a three-chambered stomach that allows them to efficiently digest tough plant material. We provide supplemental feed to ensure they get all necessary nutrients.
Grooming
Llamas are shorn annually, typically in spring. While their fiber isn't as fine as alpaca fleece, it's still warm and useful. Regular nail trimming and dental care keep our llamas healthy and comfortable.
Social Needs
Llamas are highly social and thrive in groups. They form strong bonds with their herd mates and even with other species. Our llamas live happily alongside our alpacas and other farm animals.
Come Meet Our Llamas!
Experience the gentle nature and playful personality of our llamas in person. They can't wait to meet you!