Veterinary advice should be sought regarding feed, vitamin, and mineral requirements for specific regions. These highly social animals need the companionship of their species. Independent yet shy, llamas are gentle and curious. Their calm nature and common sense make them easy for anyone, even children, to handle. Normally used among llamas to ward off a perceived threat, discourage annoying suitors or most commonly, to establish pecking order at mealtime, an occasional llama who has been forced to tolerate excessive human handling may have developed an intolerance for, or fear of, humans and will spit if it feels threatened.
Twins are rare.
Birth weights average 20-30 pounds. Crias are normally up and nursing within 90 minutes. They are weaned at about 6 months. Females are first bred at 18 to 24 months of age. Thus they can be bred at any time during the year.