'Tasha' - young female

In the Highlands of Peru, South America, some 6, - 7,000 years ago Llamas were being domesticated, placing them among the oldest domestic animals. ( Lama, one 'l', refers to the genus of 4 Camelids which developed in South America, the Llama is the largest of these.)  There are now approximately 135,000 Llamas in North America.

They have a dignified, aristocratic manner, are very social, quiet  clean, easy keepers. Making them ideal back yard pets. Though they prefer to have company. They communicate their moods with a series of ear and tail postures, the only noise they make is a humming sound which indicates contentedness or concern. 

Our Llamas are very gentle creatures who love company,  and though they can spit, it is rare, only occasionally at each other in disputes.

"What are llamas used for?" is a common question.  Originally it was a beast of burden, being used as pack animals in the mountains of South America , now,  breeding,  wool production, companion animals and sheep guarding head the list. 

 Wool production makes llamas an appealing hobby too, they have fine soft wool which can be made into beautiful garments.  Llamas shorn or brushed year round will produce a grease-free fleece  weighing approximately 5 - 10 lbs, with a fibre length of 4 - 7 inches. They come in all colors, on the farm we have black, brown, black&white, brown&white and a reddish brown.

Llamas are induced ovulaters and therefore can give birth any time of year.  Gestation averages 350 days.  Babies are called 'Crias' and the average weight of a newborn is 15 - 20 lbs.

Molly &  3 week old cria

Sumac Farms has a herd of some 14, with a variety of males, castrated males and females and a variety of young stock.

For more information on llamas for sale contact us  .......