If you spend enough time around llamas, you quickly realise one very important thing: There is always one girl in charge. She may not be the biggest. She may not be the noisiest. She may not even move very much. But everybody knows. Including the humans. Within female llama herds, there is often a dominant female who quietly oversees the social order of the group. Here at Faster Lente Llamas, we affectionately call her the “Head Girl” - and trust us, the title is v

If you spend enough time around llamas, you quickly realise that almost everything they do has a reason behind it. Even something as simple as rolling around in the dirt! One of our favourite old videos at Faster Lente Llamas shows young Amber, then just a couple of months old, persistently pestering her mother, Lila, for access to the dustbath. Looking back now, it almost feels like an early glimpse of the confidence and determination that would later see Amber become

The subject of bovine TB in llamas and alpacas is one that often generates strong emotions, particularly within the camelid community. Unfortunately, much of the discussion online quickly becomes either highly technical or deeply polarised, leaving many people confused about the actual risks involved. As llama owners ourselves, we believe it is important to approach the subject calmly, factually and with compassion for everyone involved.