| Average Life Span | 15 - 20 years |  |
| Average Gestation | 111/2 months | |
| Number of Offspring | Usually single births | |
| Weaning | 5 - 6 months | |
| Average Weight | 200 - 400 lbs | |
| Average Height | 4' - 4'5" at shoulder, 5' - 5'6" at head. | |
| Sound | Usually just a gentle hum; but when upset can make a shrill alarm sound | |
| Temperament | Calm, tranquil, slightly shy and very intelligent | |
| Health | Few
vet problems; worming - 2 or 3 times a year; vaccination against clostridial diseases and
tetanus - once a year |
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| Land requirement | Maximum 4 - 5 per acre |
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| Shelter | Although very hardy, llamas do need access to a field shelter | |
| Fencing | Standard stock fencing | |
| Feeding | Grazing during the summer. In winter,
grazing
supplemented with hay and a small hard feed daily. They need fresh water available at all times. |
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