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You know, I don't really know, I've never had a llama.  I imagine the horse could feel some partnership with a llama but I don't know if the reverse is true, if the llama would feel anything for the horse!  Goats and horses definitely bond, we had goats roaming the pasture with our horses at one time, it was wonderful to see the goats playing around the horses. 

 

As far as what to feed a llama, I don't know about that either, sorry!  I'm sure there are websites on llama care that would have all that pertinent info.  I would guess they would be similar to caring for sheep and goats but I hesitate to say that, because I really don't know.

Carla Richardson

Colorado
 

On 3/23/07, Patti <deserthorses@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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