It doesn t take too long to get them to accept a halter, follow on a lead, or get in and out of a trailer. A small child can ride a llama, but usually they are used for packing. Their two-toed foot with their leathery pad gives the llama a low environmental impact equivalent to that of a considerate hiker s athletic shoe. Pack llamas are gaining popularity because they are environmentally conscious users and managers of our public lands. Llamas have a stomach system similar to cattle and sheep.
Llamas are ruminants and have a three-compartment stomach.
They also chew their cud. Because they have such an efficient digestive system and a relatively low protein requirement, they can be kept on a variety of suitable pastures or hay, supplemented with recommended vitamins, minerals, and salt. Yes, they are. Llamas are very sociable herd animals. They need the companionship of other llamas.