ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Used Christmas trees feed dozens of llamas. A local nonprofit director has a unique way to help those looking to recycle a Christmas tree and it also benefits some local rescue llamas.
“The finer, the thinner the needle, the more it seems they prefer those,” says Lynda Liptak, director at Llamas del Sol.
Now that Christmas has come and gone, one nonprofit is reaping the benefits as over 50 Christmas trees are now in the hands of Llamas del Sol. Those unwanted trees are a sweet treat for around two dozen southwest rescue llamas here in Albuquerque.
“The llamas will run to the trailer, they will see them coming when we are getting a drop-off. They will run over, they will start nibbling before the truck even stops,” said Liptak.
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While the trees are clearly a fan favorite, some of the llamas can be cautious when it comes to trying out the treats. “They learn then the culture spreads, the llamas try it and see if they like it,” she said.