Alpacas Protect New-Born Lambs

[mikey4444]

I think we could all benefit from a good-news story !:::::

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-berkshire-22072730/alpacas-protect-new-born-lambs-at-berkshire-farm

[pastafreak]

Awww...:-)

As I was watching that, it occurred to me that it's not lambing season. Then I noticed the date on the report...April 2013.

[jno]

the hard men of the paddock. I never knew that about alpacas.

[mikey4444]

Pasta....just noticed the date as well !

But its a nice story, even if it is over 4 years old.

[jno]

I expect the lambs have long since been eaten.

[Baldric]

Usual careful amount of research done on the OP I notice.

[douglas9401]

They may have mis-heard that the young were llamas. :)

[mikey4444]

Usual sour note from you Baldric I notice !

[Baldric]

Nothing sour about it Mikey, just saying, like ;o)

[mikey4444]

But you never miss an opportunity though do you Baldric ....even on a CB thread ?

[Tilly2]

I had seen that alpaca story before but it's nice to read it again.

[EcclesCake]

It's hardly unusual.

[Baldric]

Like you criticising the Tories Mikey.

[mikey4444]

Thanks Tilly....no lemons in your mouth I can see !

[Mamyalynne]

Lovely story, Nature has some wonderful natural guard animals.

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/unusual-guard-animals

[mikey4444]

Thanks Mamy !

[Tilly2]

Thanks, Mamya.

Having been bitten on the bottom by a goose, I have learned to keep well away from them. It hurt for days afterwards and the bruise was quite something!

Mikey's going to freak out at those cobra and alligator photos. :-)

[Mamyalynne]

We have Geese here and whilst they are happy to be fed they aren't shy at getting rid of you when they feel like it.

[Tilly2]

I have also been bitten/pecked by a swan. That was even more painful!

I don't get on with big birds. :-(

[jno]

heavens, better stay clear of vultures, then. Especially Luncheon Vultures.

[mikey4444]

Tilly...I avoid geese like the plague, as I have been chased by them too often over the years, when visiting rural customers !