[Jacob-list] Llamas

[Dennis Schultz]

We have had over 200 lambs born here and have never lost one to a coyote (said with crossed fingers). We have a lot of coyotes in the neighborhood. They run down one of our driveways and through the woods at the bottom of our pastures. I have seen our llamas suddenly chase their flocks up to the end away from the woods a number of times and then position themselves between the woods and the sheep. I think that the 'guarding' behavior varies from animal to animal. It is my opinion that llamas born and raised in the flock are more protective than ones brought in at an older age.
Denny
Dennis and Barbara Schultz
Green Water Farm 
250 N Jacob Miller Rd
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-0338
www.greenwaterfarm.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kraght, BJ 
  To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:10 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] Llamas


  Well I would have to give a negative on Llamas protecting sheep.  Mr.. Coyote came over during the Thanksgiving weekend and had Thanksgiving dinner on two of Jacob Sheep yearlings.

  He continued to be brave and come back for more.  I indulged him and gave him a lead breakfast.

  Anyone have luck with Llamas?
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