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> From: "Carla Richardson" <
> richardson.carla@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [RC]   [RC] Cougars
> Some sheep and goat farmers around southwest Colorado (prime mountian lion
> country) keep one or two llamas in the pastures with their sheep and goats.
> Not only a mountain lion deterrent, but they keep coyotes and/or dogs away
> also.

Carla (or other llama aficionados) -

 

Do the horses and llamas "buddy up" at all? As in - would they be a good companion animal for a single horse, or two horses when you have to leave one at home?

And are they fairly uncomplicated maintenance (diet, etc?). I know they require routine care similar to a horse (shots, teeth, foot trimming, etc.) but do they need anything a horse owner might find radically different?

 

Thanks.

 

Patti K

Vail AZ