Carting Llama carting is a relatively recent addition to the host of llama activities, and certainly one of the most interesting. We've found it easier to train llamas in pairs, or even triples, rather than singly. They learn so quickly this way, it's not unusual to have 2, or 3, previously untrained llamas, driving together unaided after just one lesson. The fibre produced by llamas is hollow in its construction. Soft, warm, lightweight and lanolin-free, it has been used by the inhabitants of its native South America for thousands of years.
Llamas come in many colours, so the fibre is much sought after by spinners and weavers.
Being lanolin free, the fibre is clean to work with and easily spun and its hollow construction gives it greater thermal warmth than found with sheep wool. People allergic to sheep wool often find they can wear llama fibre products without any allergic reaction. At this stage, the development of a commercial llama fibre industry in Australia is unlikely due to the large volumes of similarly coloured fibre with similar characteristics required for such a venture. However there is great potential for the growth of a vibrant cottage llama fibre industry. At Llovely Banks we produce a variety of individually styled garments, made from this unique fibre, which we market at field days, shows and wherever we take our llamas.