Above photo: Megan's llama Coats with straw on his head and he looks so proud of himself! Naughty little llama!
Minerals/Vitamins
We make sure that we always have a small bucket full of Stillwater Minerals. There is vitamin B and iron in it. Whatever minerals you use make sure that they are not high in copper as too much copper can be toxic to llamas.
We make sure that we always have a small bucket full of Stillwater Minerals. There is vitamin B and iron in it. Whatever minerals you use make sure that they are not high in copper as too much copper can be toxic to llamas.
Grooming
You should always brush your llama once or twice a month. And at least once or twice a week when they are younger so they get used to it and allow you to brush them when they get older.
You should always brush your llama once or twice a month. And at least once or twice a week when they are younger so they get used to it and allow you to brush them when they get older.
Shearing
You should shear your llama once a year from late spring to early summer. Why? Well if you shear them to late in the summer they won't have enough fiber for the winter but if you shear them to early in the spring their fiber will grow back some and will be hot in the summer. Unless if you have a classic type llama. With classics you can just brush their fiber out. But this takes longer than a normal grooming. Shearing helps keep you llama cool in the summer it also keeps mats from forming in their fiber. You are also better able to see how skinny or overweight your llama is when the fiber is removed or if there are any injuries hidden under their fiber.
You should shear your llama once a year from late spring to early summer. Why? Well if you shear them to late in the summer they won't have enough fiber for the winter but if you shear them to early in the spring their fiber will grow back some and will be hot in the summer. Unless if you have a classic type llama. With classics you can just brush their fiber out. But this takes longer than a normal grooming. Shearing helps keep you llama cool in the summer it also keeps mats from forming in their fiber. You are also better able to see how skinny or overweight your llama is when the fiber is removed or if there are any injuries hidden under their fiber.
Yearly Shots
CDT should be given yearly. And then check with your vet for more recommended shots for your area.
CDT should be given yearly. And then check with your vet for more recommended shots for your area.
Shelter
Llamas need a shelter to get out of the weather. They need at least a three sided shelter with the opening facing away from the direction the wind normally blows. Don't be surprised if they still sit out in the rain and snow!
Llamas need a shelter to get out of the weather. They need at least a three sided shelter with the opening facing away from the direction the wind normally blows. Don't be surprised if they still sit out in the rain and snow!
Toe Nail Trimming
Llamas need their toe nails trimmed. This is done when needed and it depends on the type of ground they are walking on and some just grow faster than others! There are nail trimmers you can buy to do this with.
Llamas need their toe nails trimmed. This is done when needed and it depends on the type of ground they are walking on and some just grow faster than others! There are nail trimmers you can buy to do this with.
Fresh Water
Always have fresh water available for your llamas. Water buckets in the pasture that are easy for them to reach at all times are very important.
Always have fresh water available for your llamas. Water buckets in the pasture that are easy for them to reach at all times are very important.
Feeding
Llamas need a good quality grass hay. They should get a flake of hay a day, we feed each one half a flake twice a day. Grain should not be given regularly. We use grain only as a treat and if a llama needs to put some weight on. Also try to avoid alfalfa as it has more protein then llamas need and can easily make them overweight. A large amount of alfalfa in their diet can also cause other problems like urinary stones.
Llamas need a good quality grass hay. They should get a flake of hay a day, we feed each one half a flake twice a day. Grain should not be given regularly. We use grain only as a treat and if a llama needs to put some weight on. Also try to avoid alfalfa as it has more protein then llamas need and can easily make them overweight. A large amount of alfalfa in their diet can also cause other problems like urinary stones.
