OLLENDICK FARMS
Top Quality Llamas with gentle dispositions
On a farmstead four miles southeast of Tomah, Wisconsin,
you will find top quality llamas with great style,
presence, elegance and beauty. Ollendick Farms specialize's in strength in
conformation and quality, silky and suri type
fiber. We raise champion showring llamas
with great personalities.
"COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED"
Will they spit at me?
Llama's spit to uphold the social order in the herd. Llama's do not spit at humans unless they are provoked.
Will they bite?
Llama's only have lower teeth so biting a person is very difficult. Males have fang like canine teeth that are usually cut out at about two years of age.
What do llama's eat, and are they expensive to keep ?
One of the most attractive aspects of the llama is how inexpensively they can be kept. They require about a quarter acre each for grazing and a little grass hay (not rich alfalfa) and some supplemental salt and mineral.
What are they good for ?
Llama's are used for showing, packing, guard animals for sheep and other livestock, 4-H project animals, and companion animals. Llama's are wool producers and sheared every year. Llama wool is extremely soft to touch. They are quiet, efficient regal looking and friendly.
Do they make any sound ?
Llama's often have been referred to as out “Silent brothers”, because they mostly just hum.
Do you have to purchase more than one llama?
It is not recommended to own just one llama. They are herd animals and are much happier with another llama, even though they react well with other species.
Do they need a lot of special care?
Llama's are extremely hardy and adapt to most climates and conditions. They are generally easy to care for, with recommended primary care of yearly vaccinations, routine worming and regular toenail trimming.
How often do they have babies ?
The gestation period is 11 to 11 and a half months. Llama's very seldom twin and a good healthy baby (called a cria) weighs about 20-30 pounds.
What does it mean when they lay their ears back ?
This means different things at different times, and in different situations. It may mean that they are bored, upset, scared, or that they are about to get mad. Llama's communicate in a variety of ways and the ears are an important part of that system.
How do you transport them ?
Llama's can be easily transported in a van, pick-up truck or stock trailer. They love to visit the schools, and nursing homes. They are therapeutic animals.
