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16 Jan ’15 - 2:08 pm
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I live in Montana, so even entertaining the idea of being seen with a camel that looks like a goat with downs is a real delicate subject.

 

But I have recently become pretty interested in the idea of keeping 3 llamas around for packing purposes. And general entertainment. And MrsMedic will get to have livestock that she gets to to name, and pet, and become attached to. Because I don't plan on eating them. Unless they piss me off.

 

I have read that they are easier on the land then horses and easier to take care of and wrangle. I have experience with horse packing.

 

Anybody keep llamas as working stock????

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I have a good friend who raises alpacas, anything specific you would like to know? I can ask him next time I see him.

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yeah, that would be great!

My main question right no is ho much space per critter is appropriate? I have an area on the property that I'd happily fence off and build a shelter and water tanks and al that. But I just don't know if its large enough. Ask him if a long skinny 3/4ish acres would be sufficient for 3-5 llamas. Wouldn't have to graze them, i'd bring in feed (apparently they are cheaper then a dog to feed), but I don't want to pen them up in an area that is too small and makes em nutty.

 

Thanks buddy, hope all is well

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Right back at ya, might take me a couple days, but I'll try to get out to his place to take some pics and ask him

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Had a neighbor in Ecuador who raised Ostrich and Llamas.

I hope you like being spit on. Although after a few times it becomes amusing ... kinda.

They seemed like really easy going animals, very social.

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Hey MM, here is a story that might interest you

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Saw four on the mountain side today packing burlap bags. Which is unusual around here, it is usually horses. 

Any idea what they can carry weight wise?

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I think I read somewhere that can carry like 25 percent of their weight, my question is how the heck do you weigh a llama?

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