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Llamas can give a lot of enjoyment, but an excellent return on your investment. The alternative agri-business is rapidly becoming a full-blown industry. No other farm animal can equal the llama in offering sound investment on a small acreage.
Purebred llamas are registered with the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation under the "Animal Pedigree Act". Prices will vary depending on quality. Compared with the hundreds of millions of sheep, cattle and horses found in the US and Canada, the llama is a rare and precious resource and the llama industry can look forward to many years of steady growth.

 

Pack llama and hiking companion
Packing Companions

The llama's centuries-old ability as a beast of burden has been rediscovered by hikers, hunters, and forest work crews in North America. Their hardiness, sure-footedness and common sense make them an excellent commercial pack animal and trail companion, particularly in terrain that would be difficult or impossible for traditional pack animals. With their padded feet and ability to browse, llamas are "environmentally friendly" and have minimal impact on the back country.

 
Llama head - banana shaped ears Fibre

Llama and alpaca fibre production is a multi-million dollar industry in South America and with the recent trends to natural fibres, the prospect for developing a cottage industry here is very promising.
Llamas have soft, fine fibre with remarkable warmth and insulating qualities. Llama fibre has a tensile strength and durability three times that of wool. Shearing every other year will produce an oil-free fleece weighing 2 - 10 pounds, with a fibre length of 4 - 7 inches.
The characteristics of llama fibre make it cherished by spinners and weavers alike and assure a steady demand in the future.
 

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