Llamas are native to the mountainous region of south America.
They have served the people there for well over 5,000 years as pack animals, a valuable source of meat and wool, and their dropping provide a source of fertilizer and fuel. Llamas, Alpacas, Vicunas, and Guanacos are all members of the Camelid Family. An adult llama will consume approximately 1 bale of hay per week. One acre of good pasture is generally sufficient to graze four llamas. A simple three sided structure will suffice, however, many times accommodations are similar to those of a horse barn.