Buyer question
Is a Medium wool good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Medium wool 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first camelid).
Source: the Medium wool page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Medium wool in the Animal Library
The detail
Medium-wool llamas sit between the classic and woolly types, with moderate fiber on the body and some on the neck and legs. They are all-round llamas kept for fiber, packing, guarding and as pets, and they suit most first-time owners.
- Temperament
- Calm, independent, alert
- Best fit
- All-round small farm
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Calm, independent)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy, watch summer heat)
What to weigh
Most need yearly shearing to cope with summer heat. Llamas must never live alone, and bottle-raised intact males can develop berserk male syndrome.