Crias at new home... question on having older llamas around

[Cinder]

I've been lurking here for some time just learning more but now I've got a question that I need help with.

I have a friend who bought two four month old llama crias, just weaned.  They grew up together so they have adapted very well to their new home.   Do they need an older llama to continue to teach them how to be llamas because they are so young?   Or will they be Ok just being the only two llamas at their new home.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

[lilhill]

Sorry, I know absolutely nothing about llamas, but I'm sure someone will be on here soon that does and can give you an answer to your question. 

[GoatTalker]

My experience is very limited, but I would assume (you know what that means) because they are weaned, they will be ready to be on their own. When in doubt, I would contact the breeder/local association/4H office.

[lilhill]

http://www.llamalife.com/archives/18things.html

This link I found tells you what baby cria owners need to know.  Might be helpful. 

[Cinder]

sanderterry - that was a great informational site but didn't answer my specific question.  I'm wondering if anyone else here has experience and can help me with this.

These two crias are both weaned and eating just fine.   They are just young and don't have any older llamas around to continue to show them how to be llamas.  Maybe they've learned all they need already since they came from a herd of over ten other llamas of all ages?

[Yorkielover]

These two will be just fine they have eachother and like Nic said they are ready to be on their own. Nature will now take over. The only info I would tell your friend is you want them social but not to friendly. Friendly Llamas can be very dangerous. They will no longer respect you and can end up hurting you in the future. I can pet mine but I do not allow her pushing into me or getting up against me I push her away she is testing me to see if she is more dominant. Did she get males or females. They are wonderful beautiful animals. And I enjoy my Morgan allot. But it is best for your friend to read up on llamas.