she tried to keep the rest of
the flock from coming too
close, but there were too
many Curious Georges.
We ended up moving the
new family to a smaller
paddock until we had more
lambs.
definitely not an expert. I can tell you that they can be BIG, they need
their feet trimmed and immunizations just like sheep, they eat
everything the sheep eat, and they need WORMING every 6 weeks to
keep them from dying due to a parasite carried by deer. Reports of
them spitting on people seem highly exaggerated to me, although I
have heard of them taking an instant dislike to an individual and
taking aim. They do spit at the sheep if they get mad enough. They
can kill a coyote, and I've heard a reliable report of a llama stallion
attacking and hamstringing a horse. Get your llamas gelded!
Guardian-wise, they work better as the lone llama in the flock, and
are most reliable after 18 months of age. Having said this, I must
admit that Cronk, who is only 7 months old, is very protective of HIS
girls. The only reason he couldn't handle a predator is his size. I
should also let you know that llamas will guard anything, even
chickens! If you don't want the extra feed, shots, and licensing that a
livestock guarding dog requires, a llama may be for you!
layers of dark
chocolate-colored eggs
