A comment on that page led me to read about guard llamas, guard donkeys and mini horses. I hadn't realised llamas could be used as guard animals at all. http:/

A comment on that page led me to read about guard llamas, guard donkeys and mini horses. I hadn't realised llamas could be used as guard animals at all. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/ansc442/semprojs/2002/predation/llamas_and_donkeys.htm http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/ansc442/semprojs/2002/predat... - Being that dogs and coyotes are among the greatest predators of sheep, a llama can be very effective in alerting and protecting a flock of sheep against such predators. A good guard llama is very cautious and curious of these predators and will usually charge them, and if the predator does not retreat, kick and stomp them. - One llama is capable of guarding up to 2,000 sheep in up to 300 acres, and can decrease the amount of predation in a flock up to 100%. - Also, llamas ... often will protect birthing sheep and will alert producers to sick or hurt sheep. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_llama http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_llama - Some llamas may herd the animals they are guarding into a tight group or lead them away from danger and to the spot where they may feel the safest. Quite impressive, what llamas can do.