Good morning, awesome shots of the guard llama.. The first two photos are my favorite...Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!
I just have to ask ... why a guard llama? I mean I know they will spit at you if you disturb them, but is there more I should know. I think it is really cool, especially if they can really take on a wolf or a coyote ... but this is all new to me. Great pictures by the way :)
This is a very pretty llama in its coloring and markings. They're becoming quite popular here in Texas although I'm not really so sure that they have super guard duties but they are known to alert herds as to impending danger. In fact, something killed one of our neighbor's llamas and it was thought to have been a coyote, the one predator around here we think of as being a danger to small calves and pets. I guess that llama must have fallen asleep on his watch or maybe just wasn't on guard duty that night.
I know they have an innate loathing for canines, which is what makes them very good shepherds. They'll stand up to a wolf or a coyote, and they're a lot bigger. The predator or predators will decide it's a better idea to go look for an easier meal.
I do love the llama, but never knew they were used as guards!! How great is that!! Love it when I start the day learning something new!! What a cute face he/she has indeed!! And I'm smiling from ear to ear!! Have a lovely weekend!!
Oh my gosh, I love your first picture of him!! And he is pretty too, with the spots. Llamas guard sheep? Really? I had no idea! I guess if the sheep get out of line, they spit on them.
Hi TIna, This Llama is very adorable. If you don't mind me saying so, he/she looks like Buster from Arthur (the kids show on PBS). I have never seen a Llama with beautiful designs like that. Very cool one!
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What a pretty creature. Here in Australia we don't see a lot of Llamas (in fact I don't think I have ever seen one). However, Alpacas are very popular and used as guard animals as well as for their wool.
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we have a guard llama close to us, he/she guards, minature ponies.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, awesome shots of the guard llama.. The first two photos are my favorite...Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful llama! Nice capture
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the Llama. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHe likes you Camera Girl. Looks like he is smiling at you.
ReplyDeleteA very noble-looking creature.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he could do with a visit to the llama beauty salon to get rid of all the winter fur!
ReplyDeletebeautiful llamas!! still in their winter coats.
ReplyDeleteyour first shot is so LOVABLE!! he's smiling too!!
some one needs a haircut. but what a cutie. happy weekend to you!!! ( :
ReplyDeleteyay for guard llamas! :)
ReplyDeletethe first one is giving you a big "llama Laugh" .. so beautiful and i am happy you posted the close up of this beautiful animal...
ReplyDeleteI want a guard llama!
ReplyDeleteHe's a real beauty too. Great photos EG.
ReplyDeleteI just have to ask ... why a guard llama? I mean I know they will spit at you if you disturb them, but is there more I should know. I think it is really cool, especially if they can really take on a wolf or a coyote ... but this is all new to me. Great pictures by the way :)
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What a handsome creature....love the coat!
ReplyDeleteHaha! That looks like one very laid- back llama EG :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those are just the cutest photos!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty llama in its coloring and markings. They're becoming quite popular here in Texas although I'm not really so sure that they have super guard duties but they are known to alert herds as to impending danger. In fact, something killed one of our neighbor's llamas and it was thought to have been a coyote, the one predator around here we think of as being a danger to small calves and pets. I guess that llama must have fallen asleep on his watch or maybe just wasn't on guard duty that night.
ReplyDeleteI want a guard llama!
ReplyDeletethey seem so gentle and sweet, hardly a guard anything but they must have 2 sides!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful the work you put it EG, I am in love.
ReplyDeleteI know they have an innate loathing for canines, which is what makes them very good shepherds. They'll stand up to a wolf or a coyote, and they're a lot bigger. The predator or predators will decide it's a better idea to go look for an easier meal.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute face! I wonder if they call that color llama an appaloosa. Probably not.
ReplyDeleteAn unusual animal, and some interesting facts I didn't know...
ReplyDeleteI do love the llama, but never knew they were used as guards!! How great is that!! Love it when I start the day learning something new!! What a cute face he/she has indeed!! And I'm smiling from ear to ear!! Have a lovely weekend!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love your first picture of him!! And he is pretty too, with the spots. Llamas guard sheep? Really? I had no idea! I guess if the sheep get out of line, they spit on them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet face!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful animal. They look too sweet to be guarding anything.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, didn't know llama's were used to guard sheep.
ReplyDeleteDarla
That's unexpected!!
ReplyDeleteThey must be very territorial, EG!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mess with this one. And aren't they spitters too?
ReplyDeletePretty spotted coat.
ReplyDeleteThe Llama seems to be taking its responsibilities seriously, I like the first photo with the big smile.
ReplyDeleteGotta watch these guys - they'll spit in your eye and take a bit out of your nose if they think you are not to their liking. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it is still hanging on to its winter coat.
ReplyDeleteLove that face.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one with freckles before! Cute.
ReplyDeleteHi TIna,
ReplyDeleteThis Llama is very adorable.
If you don't mind me saying so, he/she looks like Buster from Arthur (the kids show on PBS).
I have never seen a Llama with beautiful designs like that. Very cool one!
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Love that first photo! Such a cute expression!
ReplyDeleteSome people have guard llamas here in Virginia. I haven't seen one with spots like that though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous llama!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty creature. Here in Australia we don't see a lot of Llamas (in fact I don't think I have ever seen one). However, Alpacas are very popular and used as guard animals as well as for their wool.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having a guard llama. If I had a flock, I'd get one for sure!
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What beautiful animals ! I love their faces ! Greetings
ReplyDeleteI am yet to see a llama in real life! I wish to cuddle it. :)
ReplyDeleteNice looking llama. I'm very glad to have a guard llama on my farm again.
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