by David | Mar 13, 2014 | Llama Body, Toenails & Trimming
One of the first things that needs attention when a newly rescued llama arrives in the Sanctuary, is toenail trimming. Many llamas are acquired as guard animals and left to roam out in the pasture with sheep or goats and since they receive very little attention,...
by David | Feb 11, 2014 | Alpaca Fiber, Llama Fiber, Llamas in Winter
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes …these are a few of my favourite things. One of the most memorable songs ever written and I’m sure it was written about llamas! The llama’s coat is extraordinarily effective at insulating, which is...
by David | Feb 6, 2014 | Llama Body, Llama Coats, Llamas in Winter, Shearing Llamas
Llamas have extremely thick woolly coats. In fact, when shearing, you realize just how thin they really are! Rambo is chronically ill and has lost most of of his body fat, making him susceptible to the cold. Even with his naturally thick coat, without extra...
by David | Jan 20, 2014 | Aggression, Fighting Teeth, Fun and Games, Llama Behaviour, Llama Games
Llamas are very playful, especially the youngsters, although boys play very different kinds of games to the girls! Whereas the girls are practicing escape and evasion tactics to avoid predators and keep the youngsters safe, the males are combat training; vying with...
by David | Jan 14, 2014 | Eyes & Eyelashes, Llama Body
All camelids (llamas, alpacas, camels, vicunas, guanacos) have Exquisite Eyelashes. Eyelashes aren’t just for show, they perform several important functions, especially for animals with large eyes. Llamas have extremely long, thick eyelashes. Eyelashes shield...
