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Do alpacas make good guard animals?

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Dogs are known for their guarding skills but did you know these other animals are just as good at keeping an eye on valuables? ... They might not look like the toughest of guard animals, but llamas and alpacas are actually pretty tough, especially when compared with the sheep they are enlisted to protect. read more

Alpacas can run quite fast, so they're able to overtake most predators invading their territory. Once they get close enough, guard alpacas kick, make loud, high-pitched noises and spit at the invader. If the fox has any sense, he gets out of Dodge before being trampled to death. read more

Of course not every farm needs guard dogs but for us it was the right choice. Today we have 5 working dogs. Jenny has past away but Storm, Sadie, Rose, Chunk, and Shiloh make their home here at Forest Glen Alpacas. Below from left to right, Chunk, Shiloh (pictured with my daughter, Heather), Shiloh and Rose, second row: Sadie and last Storm. read more

Yes, alpacas make good guard animals. Yes, alpacas make good guard animals. Alpacas are substantial animals that would tower over any would-be perpetrator except for the very tallest. read more

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