RE: [AlpacaTalk] Guard llama question
You are absolutely right…….their “Teflon” coats allow everything to dry and slough off! Our Border Collies are the same way!
The first time we heard Max bellow, WOW! He almost scared me off and I KNOW he’s a pussycat. LOL! They are awesome dogs, for sure. I am hoping to add an Anatolian or A/Pyr X to our farm sometime. I am looking for a LGD that can be left with poultry. My two have a job with the alpacas and so far, have attempted to chase the chickens when they get into the pasture. My “free ranging” hens aren’t TOTALLY free with these two dogs, so they stay clear of them. BUT, I would like a dog that can be in the barnyard with the goats and chickens. I panic and drive too fast when I am trying to get home before dark. We have been lucky with no missing chickens for awhile but I don’t want to wear out that luck. A dog patrolling at night would be peace of mind. Now, finding one with experience around chickens is another story. I did inquire about a dog through one of the rescues but nobody every responded. He was 6 years old and a mix but had been around chickens.
Happy Thanksgiving. Give the dogs the giblets!!
Laura Roberts
R Half Pint Farm
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Laura, have you noticed how, after becoming covered in mud, somehow, they managed to become clean and white, all by themselves? This has always amazed me.
I agree with you that we will always have dogs with the alpacas. I cannot imagine having livestock without them. They are the reason we can sleep at night or leave the house for hours. The thing that amuses us the most is the "lion's roar" that Anton produces when he wants to intimidate a potential predator. It's the most impressive sound I've ever heard!
Best,
Sue
Kindred Spirits Ranch
Ed: (918) 873-0280 / Sue: (918) 873-0283
www.kindredspiritsr
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