tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359279116223086664.post6400634587433080644..comments2023-10-21T03:41:13.205-05:00Comments on Country Life: Saturday Mornings....country lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062018110749960921noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359279116223086664.post-63291592807395913602012-01-11T20:38:36.277-06:002012-01-11T20:38:36.277-06:00Sandra, Thank you You have told me a good deal abo...Sandra, Thank you You have told me a good deal about Llama's that I did not know, I appreciate it! It gives me a whole new outlook on this breed, not knowing this I would have just picked one and I am sure i would have been disappointed. I do not think I will pick up one this weekend until I check around some more. :)<br />Again Thanks Kimcountry lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062018110749960921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359279116223086664.post-79624753005694124042012-01-11T20:05:53.130-06:002012-01-11T20:05:53.130-06:00Hi,
Two years ago we purchased a female Llama/Al...Hi, <br /><br />Two years ago we purchased a female Llama/Alpaca Cross for our small hobby farm. She did an amazing job protecting and patrolling our property day and night. She was especially protective of our lambs and baby goats when they were little. Always following behind them. <br /><br />Here is what I have learned when selecting a Llama or Alpaca. When selecting a Llama or Alpaca you will want to pick out the one that has a natural curiosity about their surroundings. You want them to be confident and to MOVE towards whatever is coming their way. That is the key! Otherwise you will have a timid animal that will run away. When looking at a herd of Llama's take note of the animal that is constantly looking around the property. Observe whether or not they patrol the area. <br />Now some Llama owners, have socialized their animals and so they do not spit. That would be a desirable trait to have. Ask the owners how much contact they have had with the Llama's. That too will become helpful when it's time to sheer the Llama. <br /><br />Since,you would like this Llama to protect your cattle, it's best to only purchase one animal. Their main focus will be to protect their herd. A female Llama or a gelded male would be your best bet. Please avoid buying an intact male. It's not worth having them confront you, chase you or ram you. NOT WORTH IT!<br /><br />Also before purchasing a female, please find out if she is pregnant. Once she has that baby her entire focus will be shifted onto her baby. That's what happened to us. A few days after we sold her 7 month old son, she became depressed, stopped eating, and died of a broken heart. It was that quick. <br /><br />Anyways, I hope your search goes well. <br />Take your time and visit a few farms before you make your decision. If you meet the right breeder they will gladly answer all of your questions...even those questions you might have after the sale. <br /><br />SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com