Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Marlene--Livestock Guard Dogs

Thanks for the input. I can't imagine that a llama can fight several
stray dogs at once. They also probably don't repel the smaller preds
like raccoons and possums. In the city there are ordinances that
specify that pets must stay on the owner's property, either leashed,
fenced or taught. I guess that doesn't apply to more rural areas.
But a good dog is hard to come by. I'd think people would want them to
stay inside at night just for safety.

Linda

On 7/25/2013 2:39 PM, Laura Roberts wrote:
>
> I have a llama. He is basically our male alpacas' "Uncle Moose". He
> isn't so much protective as he is an alarm and he WILL sound when he
> sees a dog he doesn't recognize. He will also referee our males when
> they fight. He would not be enough to dter the most common predators
> around here.....STRAY DOGS! I know several farms that have suffered
> severe losses to neighbors pet dogs and strays. Most attacks were by
> two dogs teaming up and all involved at least one Pit bull. The other
> dog was a boxer and in one Cass, both were pits. 12 alpacas were
> killed and two were severely injured and euthanized.
> In every case in two dogs, I don't think a llama would have prevented
> the attacks and may very well have fallen victim. For that reason, we
> don't rely on our llama and DO rely on our Pyrs.
> Laura




------------------------------------

To post a message to the list go to
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.comYahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICKENS-101/

<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICKENS-101/join
(Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
CHICKENS-101-digest@yahoogroups.com
CHICKENS-101-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
CHICKENS-101-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/