Llamas are great friends to have when you want to head to the high country for a little camping and back-country trekking. Because they are modified ruminants, their fecal matter comes as very well digested, almost odorless pellets. They can usually browse for their food as they go along the trail. All in all, they fit into the mountain trail or back-country environment very well. Llamas can be maintained in a backyard, however, it is best that they have a good sized area.
Llamas are very athletic and like to run and play.
This could be an acre or two. Llamas are efficient digesters and usually one horse will graze about as much a 5-7 llamas. They can easily jump most fences, but train to fences as youngsters and usually don't jump. A minimum 4' high stock fence is recommended for protection against feral dogs. A human isn't in danger of being kicked or bitten by a properly socialized and desensitized animal.