Do they work against Wedged Tailed Eagles?
Anecdotal evidence from many farmers suggest that guards are often seen getting between lambs/kids and eagles on the ground. Alpacas appear to be very wary of threats from above. Q7. Do they work against dogs? Yes for individual small to medium size non-fighting dogs. Guards may be successful against an individual dingo or dog, BUT … No to packs of dogs or multiple hunting/fighting dogs. Alpacas die defending stock against multiple dingoes or hunting/fighting dogs. Q8. What about my dogs? Guardians will get used to familiar dogs. The degree of tolerance will vary. Some allow dogs to herd mobs. Some allow dogs on utilities and motorbikes but not on the ground. Introduce your dogs gently and gradually so they are not seen as a threat. Q9. What about me? Interesting question! If your actions convince the alpaca that you are a threat to his charges, then you may be in for an interesting time. We have supplied close to 1,000 guards – 2 of these have become defensive against men who have,
