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Ask
any llama owner to describe his or her llama and
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you'll be over-whelmed
by adjectives! Charismatic, aloof, regal, intelligent, intuitive,
affectionate, curious, compassionate, cheeky, fun, ... the list
goes on. And on!
But perhaps
the most apt is versatile.
This is truly
a multi-faceted creature. One who can and will provide you with
companionship, affection,
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loyalty and
enjoyment
in addition to expanding your range of interests.
Llamas have
individual and intriguing personalities, so are ideal companion
animals. Intelligent,
responsive and gentle, they're easily trained ... and once training
is complete ... a 200kg adult llama can be handled safely by a small
child
or even taken indoors without fear of damage.
They also make
excellent trekkers. Agile and sure-footed
over almost any
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terrain ... if in
good condition ... llamas can carry loads of around 25% of their total
body-weight for 20-25km a day.
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Furthermore,
their twin-toed, soft, leathery padded feet cause minimal environmental
impact along the trail, and their tendency to browse rather than
graze, lessens damage to native vegetation.
They are also
much valued for their therapeutic qualities ... their tranquil gaze
and intrinsic curiosity seeming to indicate a genuine interest in,
and understanding of the special needs of the elderly, frail and
handicapped.
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Llama fibre,
although not commercially viable, is favoured by spinners, weavers
and felters. It's used for felting, rug-making, wall-hangings ...
along with a stunning selection of knitwear.
Blending llama
fibre with other materials such as silk; wool and mohair has become
popular recently
and the resulting specialty high-fashion
yarns are quite spectacular.
All Kingbilli
llamas are multi-skilled. Our males are
trained for guarding duties, trekking
and - if temperamentally suited - driving.
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Our females,
in addition to presenting us with a batch of beautiful crias each
Spring, also double as livestock guardians.
All are companionable,
affectionate and FUN!
So, if you'd
like to meet these charismatic critters, learn more about a particular
llama skill, or are considering acquiring a llama companion of your
own
email Georgina.
She's always
happy to answer questions
or arrange a time for you to visit.
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