Guard llamas
Living the Country Life Radio
If you're having problems keeping dogs and coyotes away from your sheep, a guard llama may be the perfect solution. Since their ancestors were hunted by mountain lions and wild dogs, llamas have an instinctual fear of canine-like animals. They will typically charge a suspicious visitor. If the predator does not retreat, they will kick and stomp until they believe the danger has passed. Llamas also very good at warning you of any intruders, since they'll emit a loud scream that sounds a bit like an angry goose. One llama can generally guard up to 2,000 sheep over 300 acres.
Radio interview source: Galen Bedwell, owner, Bedwell Gardens
For additional information about using guard llamas to protect your sheep, we recommend visiting the following Web sites:
Llamas as Predator Control: Tips for buying a llama to protect your sheep.
Guard Llamas: Learn how llamas can become an integrated part of your sheep protection program.
Livestock Guard Dogs, Llamas, and Donkeys: An overview of the options available for helping to protect your livestock.
