Families can get involved with llamas in 4-H, Scouts and other youth groups. Llamas have discreet bathroom habits. Their pelleted droppings, similar to a deer, are virtually odorless and are generally deposited in the communal dung pile. This neatness minimizes parasite contamination, reduces fly problems and makes cleanup easier for the owner. A llama's effective digestive system also helps to eliminate introduction of noxious weeds into the environment.
Llamas are intelligent and easy to train .
In just 1-5 repetitions they will pick up and retain many skills such as accepting a halter, being led, loading in and out of a vehicle, pulling a cart or carrying a pack. Oil free, lightweight llama wool is warm and luxurious and popular with spinners and weavers. Llamas are excellent packers. This foot, and the llamas ability to browse, give the llama an impact on the environment equivalent to that of a large deer. Llamas are a modified ruminant with a three-compartment stomach.