Llamas-Homestead Gardens

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Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm

A visit to see our herd of more than 30 llamas makes a trip to Homestead Gardens a truly unique experience. As members of the camel (camelids) family, they are warm, friendly animals with a special fondness for children.

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They are among the oldest domesticated animals in the world and are found primarily in South America. Some of our llamas are for sale, so be sure to inquire about your very own! Independent yet shy, llamas are gentle and curious. Their calm nature and common sense make them easy for anyone to handle. We even schedule birthday parties for up to 12 children, including learning about llama feeding and grooming, as well as games and crafts. Our Llama Barn is open every day, from 10am to 3pm, so don’t miss it during your trip to Homestead Gardens!

Llama F.A.Q.'s

•What are llamas used for?
They make great pets! Other uses include: breeding stock, pack animals, driving animals, wool production, show competition, therapy and guardians for sheep.

•Are they intelligent?
Llamas are intelligent and easy to train. In just a few repetitions they will pick up and retain many behaviors such as accepting halter, being led, loading in and out of a vehicle, pulling a cart and carrying a pack.

•Can you use their wool?
Llama wool is grease free, and lightweight. It is warm, luxurious and very popular with spinners and weavers.

•What and how much do they eat?
Llamas are modified ruminants with three-compartment stomachs. They chew their cud like cattle and sheep. They have relatively low protein requirements because of their efficient digestive system and can be kept on a variety of pastures or hay.

•What are their personalities like?
These highly social animals need the companionship of another llama or other grazing stock.

•How do they communicate?
Llamas communicate with a series of ear, body and tail postures. There are also shrill alarm calls and humming sounds among a variety of other low pitched noises.

Life Span:15-25 years
Height: 36-48" at shoulder, 5.5-6' at head
Weight: 250-450 lbs.
Average Gestation: 350 days
Birth: A single baby "cria" is normally delivered from a standing mother during daylight hours. Twins are rare.
Babies: Birth weight is 20-35 lbs. Babies are normally nursing within 90 minutes.They are weaned at about 6 months

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