Poor Rufus! We Have Alpaca Problems!

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[@johnhyman3549]

Rufus is not worthless, he is a fan favorite. He absolutely has channel value. Keep Rufus!

[@audreyg50]

Rufus should be allowed to live his best life as a pet alpaca.

[@MLB1276]

As you was trying to get Rufus into the trailer, he had that look in his eyes as if he was thinking, " Last animal that went in there didnt come home, Aint no way im going in there".

[@Nascar1960]

Keep him pls don’t get rid of him. He is a character

[@lindaphillips2140]

I agree!!!!

[@maranatha.LordJesus]

Rufus can be the mascot! Another male to do the deeds. Hes worth the effort to keep and love!

[@SoloHiker1]

Their is another word for that, and its not "Mascot".

[@lovisahafdisardottir2229]

keep him, he makes me smile every single time

[@carlasworld8571]

Daniel when you called Rufus and he answered you, I hollered 😂😂😂 , then the way he was laying down after the exam, he looked like why you let'em do me like that?, He is such a character, you have to keep him.

[@carolynmesser7199]

We’re glad Rufus will still be around 💕

[@karengodkin3876]

I hope you can borrow/rent a male intact alpaca and still be able to keep Rufus! I like Rufus and his funny stalking personality.

[@barbford4989]

Love djs expression when they were working on him...lol!

[@ardenpeters4386]

hysterical and when Daniel said we're walking we said that alot . we had llamas and goats we'd say that a lot

[@lydiafroden4532]

Rufus has seen too many of his friends leave in the trailer of doom and never return.

[@sandrabuck4985]

Hope you can keep Rufus. Wanted to see Earl’s haircut. Brooks is adorable. ✌️♥️

[@judyplouffe8145]

Rufus is a character and fun. Keep him.

[@lisaineastcentralohio6805]

What if you fixed Rufus,and got a other male,that way you could still keep Rufus and there should be no fighting

[@dianswikert268]

Keep Rufus

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Alpacas come from a cold climate! I live in Southern California and my friends have alpacas and summers where we have extended heat spells their alpaca studs get heat stress infertility. I would give Rufus a couple of months before you trade him in and retest him. Heat stress infertility takes a couple of months to resolve itself.

[@candicechristensen1753]

That's my question as well. We have a lot of bulls up in Idaho and they never go sterile from the cold. Neither do my Rams🤷

[@donnajoyner1474]

Heat stress sounds more reasonable to me than saying the winter's severe cold affected him. An animal that originated in the Peruvian Andes should have no problem with single digit cold.

[@jay-meabraham2001]

I am in Idaho as well, our livestock would all die out up here if cold caused infertility! However, heat will cause lower counts! I breed rabbits, and it's rare to get summer babies, unless I keep my bucks under air-conditioning. Most winters we are under 0 for weeks on end....seems as though winter will never end!

[@michaelwaddeington5307]

@@donnajoyner1474 I'm pretty sure he's never been in the Andes and know from being in East Coast Virginia that I have to adapt from summer to winters and vis-versa. Not sexually but just body changes with the seasons. The winter they had was extreme for there so it's possible. Mike

[@tammywright8290]

I would agree...he's breed before...I to raise rabbits and my males go sterile every summer...

[@joannepantale483]

Great video guys! I say keep Rufus AND lease a breeder. He kinda is the star of the show! Your niece is precious! ❤

[@barbshooter7635]

Rufus has gone from a working model to a sports job. Brooks has gotten so big and just gets sweeter and sweeter each day. Rufus needs to stay and be the neighborhood grumpy

[@lindalott8927]

Poor Rufus, he was so afraid of what was going to happen to him. I hope ya'll keep him as a pet or at least rehome him to a sanctuary where he can live a long happy life, he's a good boy and deserves it. Blessings...

[@jamesbalster2662]

If you like him just let him be a pet. Even on farms there are always exceptions to the rules.

[@rosiemedina1735]

Please keep him.

[@markcroucher3977]

Daniel and DJ, Castrate Rufus and keep him as an icon pet for your channel.

[@maddogair]

Rufus saw Whooper go into that same trailer, and never came back 🤔🤫

[@jackies5481]

You know you have to keep Rufus! Just consider him a tall guard dog! I'm glad that health-wise he seems okay and hope you find a Rent-An-Alpaca place.

[@whisperinghope5917]

Rufus sure did his best, gave every effort. He is to be commended!

[@paulprigge1209]

With electricity Fun lol

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow whispering Hope. How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today..

[@pamelahouser3487]

Poor Rufus! Keep him as a pet at least. He is part of the farm family. Watching Brookes with the animals is wonderful. She is so precious.

[@bobbygregory9842]

Yes You’ve Got To Keep RUFUS!!! Maybe Just Maybe He Can Breed One More Time!! We Will Keep Our Fingers Crossed 🤞

[@devoncopley9296]

Please don’t get rid of Rufus🙏🏾❤️

[@Songdaddy]

Those cries Rufus was making sounded like he was trying to say that he was violated. LOL. I heard there were some supplements that might help Rufus.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Lol

[@michaelwaddeington5307]

I had that done to me when i got back from Nam. Not a happy experience! Mike

[@paulprigge1209]

@@michaelwaddeington5307 I saw it done on bulls.Nope

[@joanlester340]

Rufus was violated. Poor guy! Couldn’t you band him and keep him? He’s still a livestock guardian.

[@carrollgaddis4033]

Rufus answered but Steve told him " RUN" !!!!!!!

[@lynnettewiegand1219]

As a breeder ourselves I'd castrate Rufus and find another male to add to the farm. As long as Rufus is fixed you can have another intact male on the farm. 🙏 You can find connections soon even if it's just on a lease.

[@marybarlow1829]

Please don’t get rid of Rufus I just love him

[@libertyfreeman8044]

Keep Rufus...not his fault. Y'all are his protector & he is part of farm..

[@cherylbaccino1435]

Keep Rufus...not this fault Y Youll Are his Protector & he is part of farm xxxx📺📷🎨🎪🎠⛺

[@shaunamarie9346]

Daniel it might be the beard. My daughter was scared of men, especially if they had a beard. So glad you're going to keep Rufus, we know how much he loves you Daniel.

[@lindamaskus5142]

Ummm, Dusty her daddy has a beard. Why would she be scared of a beard?

[@user-us1zf9zt3i]

@@lindamaskus5142 i cant imagine anyone being scared of daniel and first thing i thought was dusty has beard

[@jamiejay9889]

Congratulations for 600k amazing to see this grow from 4/5 years ago when I first found you guys!

[@waytoson]

I love watching toddlers walk at this age... They can do it, but some steps still require total concentration... LoL.. She has gotten so big.

[@bobbikuhn3496]

Rufus is a great guard Alpaca. I hope you can keep him and just borrow one for breeding. How about artificial breeding. Anyway, I hope you get a little boy you can keep out of their next batch of babies.

[@rebeccaburrow7199]

Artificial breeding w camellids does not work because they are induced ovulators and need the whole mating process.

[@carolwallace2935]

Leave Rufus on the farm. He did his job. Let him live out his life on the farm.😃😃😢

[@jonathancraft549]

I am laughing hysterically over DJ’s face. 😂😂😂😂

[@tuba_ogtheuniquelybeardeda7572]

Rufus should stay, I like the rent/lease idea.

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Poor Rufus! I hope you keep him! Looks like you had some rain, creek is flowing good! I think Rufus is mad at you! Your niece is so cute!

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hello Brenda. How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

[@joycepray1132]

So glad you’re keeping Rufus! I bet there’s a alpaca male you can “borrow” somewheee not too far from you

[@marsfran55]

I vote to keep Rufus!! He brings joy and viewers..pay off in a different way 🥰

[@pat5043]

Brooks is so cute I love watching her walk and talk.

[@christinewickliff4179]

Poor Rufus didn't like having his manhood checked out.

[@cathiwim]

His alpacahood

[@Jon_Chapman]

I’d be getting a 2nd option .. Bulls up here in Minnesota are outside in -30 weather 4 months of the year

[@sandrathomas2145]

You have to keep Rufus he is my favorite animal on your farm. I love his personality and how he stalks you Daniel. Why couldn't you get another male?

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow Sandra. How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today, How most say you look so beautiful and familiar, have we meet before if I may ask my friend.

[@LadyRustedKnight]

Oh no, they all froze their raisins! I knew Rufus was singing 🎼”I can’t get nooo satisfaction”….sounded like Mick Jagger. Rufus just keep on practicing, dude.

[@jenniejohnston6961]

Rufus cracked me up! He's being so obstinate. Lol!

[@debraelliott8371]

Thank you for sharing. I feel sorry for Rufus poor fella hope to keep him he us a blast to watch. After all he might surprise you. He he! Hello Brookes you are so sweet! Well take care see you the next time! ✌💞🙏

[@byranricman3718]

God's Day to you Arms Family . So sorry to hear about Rufus 😱. I'm so happy to hear that you want to keep him around because he is a lot of fun when he does whatever he does funny things. It is so cool that you have baby Brooke's she is a little cutie pie. I'm surprised Daniel that you didn't take your family to South Dakota to see the Buffalo there with Dusty. I did not know that existed in South Dakota but thanks to your brother-in-law and I should thank you for introducing me to his page I get to see so many different things the same with inducing me too Cole and Jay and baby Cypress I want to say thank you so much you feel my day and because you being a Christian man Christian family have given me so many things to see and watch at your recommendation thank you very much stay safe have fun enjoy your lives as you always do and may God bless you and all your families. 💖🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@gregscoolclips9134]

Like how dj comes out after he loaded up and use the royal we did it!

[@janzap9207]

☹️❤️🐪

[@kellystenson7800]

I've not laughed at a vid like this in a long time - Daniel you blamed Rufus on that 'sound' just before you took his halter off🤣... Poor Rufus had been through enough already!! I hope y'all can find a male to borrow for your girls - or whatever DJ has in the works. Brooks is a doll, love watching her when Dusty has her in his vids.

[@paulprigge1209]

You would not laugh if you saw that being done. Lol! With electricity. Now I think it’s funny and it’s not But necessary

[@LiveGrowRescue]

Hes very happy and content at your farm and hes a character. Keep him home!

[@chrisryan5339]

Poor old Rufus. Keep him as a pet. Great video thanks. Chris from England.

[@ricks.1092]

Poor Rufus, all he wants to do, is be in the pasture with his farm animal friends. Getting a semen sample from animals is not fun...for them. It can be a little painful. I do give Rufus, an "A" for effort in the mating dept.

[@horsepoor4life904]

Rufus was probably thinking he was going to freezer camp that's way he wasn't going in the trailer

[@rhondabritt972]

Poor Rufus. He tried his best. Baby Brooks is adorable. Hope ya'll have a wonderful night. Love you guys.

[@Rose-wx2ct]

i could never ever get Rufus out of my life...there is something with animals that are injured,fearful,helpless of they miss something like him...i always give them more love coz i want to make their life easier...with babies or nor Rufus deserves to stay,he makes us smile.:)..it was hard for me to listen him cry:(...hope he is with you still...cheers!

[@wandacason1792]

Daniel, THANK YOU for helping David, Yawt Yawt. You are a blessing. Keep the great videos coming.

[@lisawatkins2590]

I like the idea of keeping Rufus and trying to get/rent a male to get the job done.

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow Lisa How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today, How most say you look so beautiful and familiar, have we meet before if I may ask my friend.

[@livinglife8333]

YOU KEEP HIM, HES LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY!

[@mightymouse6057]

We need more quality time with Rufus!! Poor donkey 🐩!! 😉 He’s so cool though!

[@jamesautrey4768]

Rufus is pretty cool so I’d probably castrate him and keep him as a pet/guard alpaca and find another breeding male.

[@debrakellett7763]

Why would they have to castrate him? Just curious?😳

[@romeliaanddixie]

@@debrakellett7763 to lessen his aggression probably his hormones are still active but he just isn’t producing enough semen

[@lauramarie3064]

He would probably fight with another male if he wasn't castrated! I'm not sure about two males in the herd anyway, idk?

[@debrakellett7763]

@@romeliaanddixie I don't see Rufus as an aggressive Alpaca in fact as you can see by his demeanor he's pretty nervous and skiddish. I understand they do that for dogs and certain other animals.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

it is very costly to castrate an older animal, it not like you canjust band him, cut him, onve there over a year old they will bleed out, they have to be put out and a full on operation.. not worth it, nor it it worth keeping, feeding, it his time to move a long, it not like they are runninga kids petting zoo. time to go

[@ABoperaAB]

Rufus is living his best life on your farm so you can just put him out to pasture and enjoy the funny things he does...AND you would certainly miss him sneaking up behind you!

[@GothicCinderz]

Rufus's voice = adorable

[@janicelholland8051]

Brook is sweet, Rufus not happy,DJs face priceless lol. Daniel don't worry about Brook soon she'll be asking her uncle to take her fishing. My cousin would scream and cry every time she saw my dad but when he took off his glasses she would stop. Didn't do my dad any good because he was blind as a bat.💜from Wheaton Illinois

[@Becky20]

My vote is to Castrate Rufus so you can keep him around for comic relief.

[@nm7sp]

Nah - don't castrate Rufus, but you have to manage how Rufus will feel when you give "his ladies" to some other dude!!

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

Hope keep Rufus 🙏. He's precious 💓

[@cristyrawks6325]

@@nm7sp There would be a terrible fight between Rufus and another male. Hands down no! He needs neutered for sure if they want to bring in another male to breed their females.

[@ivyl4847]

@@nm7sp if they are going to be alpaca breeders this is highly unresponsible to have a male that isn't really producing who has showen signs of agression not to casterate him and then bring in another male no..thats just asking for both of them to attack eachother or worse the females get attacked in the cross hairs as well, its better they fix him and let roofus live out his days as a pet.

[@laurieutter8760]

Would it be possible to give him a testosterone shot to produce more sperm. And when I find u a sperm donor .. maybe keep him separated so u have no problems he is awesome . Don't castrate him he may surprise u some day .. LOL 🤣🤣🤣 Mzz lil'Brook is just a Doll . Live from Tucson Arizona 🦎🌵🌻🦉👩‍🌾🌵🦎💗

[@francesbutler9065]

Keep Rufus and borrow a fertile male for breeding, maybe Rufus will get his MOJO back

[@monikazunker2282]

Please don’t get rid of Rufus, he love you guys and is such a character to have around.

[@marciaborg77]

Glad that you found out know than later. Love seeing baby Brooks with you guy's. Loved watching Alf as a kid hope Earl's spa day was awesome for him. .

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow Marcia. How most say you look so beautiful and familiar, have we meet before if I may ask my friend.

[@charlesdunnaway4805]

Sweet little lady always enjoy watching y'all's videos keep them coming hope y'all have a blessed night

[@ashleya1785]

Earliest I have ever been able to comment!! I love this channel n you and the family. Thank you for being you and sharing 😛

[@louise7029]

Poor Rufus...he knew it wasn't gonna be good getting into that trailer then to see him go thru the procedure....you could see it in his eyes, fear, pain...Oh Daniel why have you forsaken me?

[@sylviaflores8849]

What a pleasure to hear A baby crying and so early in the morning too,man if that ain't a pleasure to hear like hevens angels singing to the lord. My electricity is off for now but! Good news is phone is still on and I still get to see you'll. What a blessed day I'm going to have this morning. Amen se you'll next time SYLVER.

[@bonezzzz6330]

Dee Jay showed up right when Rufus loaded up. What amazing timing on her part!🤣🤣

[@alanparadise3139]

Brooke is so adorable and getting so big. Bless her little heart. She a little darling DeeJay is much content and much happier when Brooke is around. 💕

[@blacyoungsta8642]

Stocks are good too🤞

[@katherineallen9060]

Keep Rufus he is too funny and definitely part of your family!!!!😃

[@sheliaoneil5127]

I just met Rufus, and I loved how he answered you at the beginning of the video!! I really liked thhat😀😀❤

[@keithandsuraidawheretonext6137]

Poor Rufus, I sympathize with the boy. Had my wings clipped some time ago. Now I just graze and remember the good old days! 🤣

[@tatumworcestershiresauce5932]

My husband refers to it as "members of the seedless grape club".

[@joannepantale483]

😂

[@dalecain1158]

Just another day in the lives of a farmer family! Great video!

[@schwek99ify]

thanks for being considerate and always checking your trailer lights for us all!

[@marilynmifflin6309]

We could all watch Brooks for a day. She is sooo cute 🥰

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Lol! The DRAMA!! 🤣 He is so handsome!

[@jodiyoung5578]

Steve had a lot to say about nothing. LOL. Rufus..."I know where you're taking me..."Oh no 'Mr. Bill'". I'm running away. No vet for me."

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow Jodi. How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today, How most say you look so beautiful and familiar, have we meet before if I may ask my friend.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Brooks is so crafty. No smiling for the camera. Only off camera. 😂

[@elaineschwarzhoff238]

Poor Rufus! He’s been a good ol boy! Brook sure is growing. So cute

[@katepeck2384]

lol! I absolutely love ole Steve. He's the coolest donkey. :)

[@jeffreyrossman8661]

Hellow Kate. How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today, How most say you look so beautiful and familiar, have we meet before if I may ask my friend.

[@beverlymarlowe5333]

I would love to get Rufus. Hope you can keep him.

[@nancymarie1963]

It only takes 1 to make a baby....I hope Rufus got it done. Keep Rufus!

[@BackHomeAgain]

I wonder if Rufus' problem may be due to his feed? Whole cottonseed has been shown to affect the fertility of livestock if the feed contains 40% or more. 🤔

[@vickibrown8883]

Baby Brooks is growing up so fast. Love seeing her with her dad on Cross Timbers bisons

[@audreymadden4872]

This is my food for thought. Rufus is a great guardian animal and should stay and continue his job. Instead of bringing another male in that could bring illness in maybe AI instead.

[@slgoad]

What an interesting morning day.....Steve's got something to say about everything. The chickens coming out to see what's going on. Rufus not wanting to be harnessed and put in trailer and having to have his hind end carried to the procedure area. Earl caught in the middle of it all. Brooks not sure she wants to be on this adventure and DJ grimacing while watching Rufus's procedure. So much fun watching the side-eye and hesitation while you and DJ are sharing Rufus's breeding situation. Spend some time thinking about a decision. Rufus is quite the entertainer.

[@miriammaldonado7848]

Brooks beautiful baby girl.❤ I love Rufus' personality! And this awesome family❤

[@audreyabdo7719]

Daniel, Gary and Cassie got one male black and one white Alpaca’s ,maybe he might want to mate them with your three females.

[@HorseyGal4ever]

great idea!

[@lisalaw6136]

The Walkers have one black male alpaca and one white male alpaca. They are not both black.

[@lorikarpe9964]

Only problem is that Daniel is in far Southern Oklahoma and Walkers are in Northeast Oklahoma.

[@woodrowlewis3542]

Yeah , sorry but kind of hard for me believe about the cold. Ran cows in Utah and Wyoming. Negative temps every year. Never had issues with that. Need replacement. Growing up on ranch. I understand how it is. Rufus make good pet but need to bring in new blood to herd.

[@heatherk5567]

How far away is Plum Grove TX. Ernie at Ima Survivor is a male.

[@SH-di8im]

I guarantee you that Old jack was laughing at Rufus

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Poor Rufus. He sure didn’t enjoy that treatment. He’s such a handsome boy.

[@melb7948]

He has fiber, character, and he will provide companionship to your new male ❤️

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

Send him to Lester Morrow Ima Survivor Sanctuary in Cleveland Texas so he can have fun with Annie and Ernie so he want have any baby with Annie’. Lol 😂

[@donnawilson9961]

Plum grove

[@connieengler7794]

I agree. Send him to Lester

[@tracyryan5907]

Yes Ernie is ready

[@naomisimpson1142]

Yup my thoughts too! Maybe Rufus can teach Ernie how to get the job done with Annie 😆

[@lyndakempland4559]

Ahhh, no

[@darleneetchberger1784]

Be content with what you have and be happy about it!

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

Hi. I absolutely love your videos. And, I knew Brooks looked familiar. I started watching your videos because of Dusty's. Now I get the connection. You're all family. Rufus is adorable and so much fun.

[@catgirl8845]

That’s sad 😢, but you have to keep him, he the funny one! 🥰