Guard llamas protect Park Rapids farm

Concern for security has led one Minnesotan to use an unusual tactic to protect his farm. Ken Kalish deploys guard llamas, both to protect farm animals from predators and to keep tab on strangers.

[@cyleh713]

Forget a rottweiler, I'm getting myself an attack Llama!

[@yen0409]

Yeah! GO LLAMAS SPIT AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE YES YES!!!!THE BEAUTY OF FEAR

[@bearllamagaming3641]

You'll sleep more safely and soundly than you thought possible with a llama body guard.

[@ILikeMyPrivacytbt]

@@bearllamagaming3641 I don't know about sleeping soundly, it sounds like llamas are loud and I'm a light sleeper.

[@kellygervais3440]

👍👍

[@axolotepistache4847]

get donkey

[@angel-chan9290]

That is my great grandpa!🥰 I never knew he was interviewed so cool

[@undeadpresident]

First time I ever saw a llama look someone in the face and not spit on them!

[@booqueefious2230]

Llamas that are properly socialized rarely spit at people

[@jb43278]

I was fortunate enough to meet a lama once and I have never forgotten that incredible experience. Today, I fell in love with Oscar. I live in the city, I have a little zoo including birds, squirrels, deer, raccoons, chipmunks, and some cute possums (I think anyway). I love animals and I have never forgotten meeting a llama 30 years ago. You’re so blessed.

[@Rainbow_Rockstar]

Amazing and Ur an amazing person to care for the animals when no one else would... I would totally shake your hand and say great job your doing and u have a beautiful place!!!

[@themysticleeye810]

Me and my dad are getting a Llama because we have sheep and goats, There are Coyotes in are area so we're going to get a Llama Her name is Frija

[@raptorhacker599]

TheMysticleEye good luck with ur llama!

[@IcemansProductions]

Don't forget that you shouldn't have just one llama alone. they are gregarious animals in herds and cannot stay alone

[@raptorhacker599]

IcemansProductions if u have more than llama they won't protect ur farm animals and llama is happy to live with other farm species

[@IcemansProductions]

Hmm, maybe you are right that they are happy with other species as well. But i dont think that they would not protect them, if they are with other lamas. we can see here and in other videos that they still do it

[@raptorhacker599]

IcemansProductions no they don't they just protect other llamas and other animals get eaten by coyotes and whatever.

[@Gohot229]

I would like to have a rescue Llama as a sidekick buddy. I'm retired and have the time and the acreage for a comfortable abode 27 acres. I have always had odd pets, and not enough time, now time and not enough pets. lol. Oscar seems the perfect guy bud..

[@deanlawson6880]

Beautiful Llamas! We have a herd of Alpacas, so definitely in the Camelid family.. Oscar is a real sweetheart. What a nice looking boy! Thanks for this nice video!

[@CamilleLMacLean]

Thank you for sharing, this is so informative, and the llamas are beautiful.

[@mimim.2175]

They're pretty dangerous actually! Llamas I mean. My cousin has a few as guards as well as a donkey, and they can do damage.

[@lindsayrserrano]

Mimi M. People are VERY uneducated on llamas/alpacas! There are actually over 80,000 cases of llama attacks in the world. MANY TIMES RESULTING IN DEATH OR TRAUMA INDUCED PTSD!! They have a nose that boasts 10x the ability of a blood/scent hound. They can detect chemicals found in explosives and have a keen sense for detecting cocaine and marijuana. They are used in the small country of Genovia in airports. in Genovias international airport, they have thwarted 6000 possible terrorist attacks since their first wife spread use in 1975. They are now being used instead German Shepherds because they are able to spit small gps trackers (up to 100 feet!) on fleeing perps. They also have the bite force of 1100 pounds per square inch! That’s equal to a hyena! Disclaimer: if you or a friend has been assaulted by an untrained llama or have experienced “Police llama excessive use of force”, call the Center For Camelidae Assault which is available 24/7. 1(888)FUK-LLAMAS

[@DieFlabbergast]

@El AMP ON He's trolling. It's a popular sport these days.

[@manuhonkanen2111]

@@lindsayrserrano really?

[@booqueefious2230]

@@manuhonkanen2111 There is no such country as Genovia. It is a fictional country from a book/movie for little girls

[@manuhonkanen2111]

@@booqueefious2230 Then please explain to me why they have a national anthem? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnXTpWlorLl0msU

[@vanessarios5842]

God bless u good people for taking care of the llama

[@Gerlad970]

Very well done-- your narration is right on. A lot of videos are put on by people who hunt and peck for things for them to narrate on, even though they have no connections with the subject matter.

[@alexisa.2740]

i've also wanted a llama.

[@webbsway]

They are so beautiful and regal. Wish I was graced with their presence.

[@CamilleLMacLean]

webbsway yes, they are. Gorgeous.

[@bearllamagaming3641]

Who doesn't want that?

[@GreenerHill]

They're so sweet!

[@lindsayrserrano]

GreenerHill People are VERY uneducated on llamas/alpacas! There are actually over 80,000 cases of llama attacks in the world. MANY TIMES RESULTING IN DEATH OR TRAUMA INDUCED PTSD!! They have a nose that boasts 10x the ability of a blood/scent hound. They can detect chemicals found in explosives and have a keen sense for detecting cocaine and marijuana. They are used in the small country of Genovia in airports. in Genovias international airport, they have thwarted 6000 possible terrorist attacks since their first wife spread use in 1975. They are now being used instead German Shepherds because they are able to spit small gps trackers (up to 100 feet!) on fleeing perps. They also have the bite force of 1100 pounds per square inch! That’s equal to a hyena! Disclaimer: if you or a friend has been assaulted by an untrained llama or have experienced “Police llama excessive use of force”, call the Center For Camelidae Assault which is available 24/7. 1(888)FUK-LLAMAS

[@rumpcheeser1]

good job ken, maybe someday i can have an "oscar" protecting my critters.

[@gnosis7662]

I love llamas!

[@ragutman]

Can they be trained to guard the entrance areas to airports?

[@bearllamagaming3641]

No, they're more suited to protection or commando roles. Also pretty good at carrying stuff.

[@lindsayrserrano]

Yes. They have a nose 10x the ability of a blood/scent hound. They can detect chemicals found in explosives and have a keen sense for detecting cocaine and marijuana. They are used in the small country of Genovia in airports. in Genovias international airport, they have thwarted 6000 possible terrorist attacks since their first wife spread use in 1975. They are now being used instead German Shepherds because they are able to spit small gps trackers (up to 100 feet!) on fleeing perps. They also have the bite force of a hyena and can get up to 1100 pounds per square inch! Disclaimer: if you or a friend has been assaulted by an untrained llama or have experienced “Police llama excessive use of force”, call the Center For Camelidae Assault which is available 24/7. 1(888)FUK-LLAMAS

[@brendanmorin9935]

Llamas are great animals with good instincts- but they definitely aren’t known for their intellect. Most of them can’t be trained to do much more than just carrying packs

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Yes!

[@stevewarfel5788]

A white tailed doe and her fawn mistakenly jumped the fence into an alpaca farm near me. Henry, the guard llama, destroyed them. There was no salvageable meat left on the two deer. Henry is not to be toyed with.

[@pariscreekjewelry]

Next summer I'm gonna get 4 Alpacas, 2 standard goats, 2 miniature goats and 1 llama

[@justcallmebookworm7543]

Damn . . . tougher than guard dogs . . . Man those llamas sounds downright deadly.

[@richardbenitez7803]

I heard one farmer say llamas have individual personalities and do relate to humans well

[@LimeGamming]

I FRICKEN LOVE LLAMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@captaing.mainwaring5252]

Same here,

[@yen0409]

I'm obsessed with them ;3

[@bearllamagaming3641]

I can see why.

[@jonniejosephson1023]

Thanks for sharing - great vid&info. Who knew a llama could be a 'guard llama'? (Not me.) Too bad where I live wouldn't allow keeping a llama.

[@ivankinsman4829]

It's a big animal that I would not like to mess with.

[@sherrypatrick2658]

Great video 😃

[@blessedamerican3541]

This was very interesting. Another video had comments saying a llama couldn't take on a wolf but this states otherwise.

[@Panolaucha1]

I'm here because llamas may save us from covid19

[@richardw3470]

They seem quite sociable to their friends.

[@eyeOOsee]

What a great video!! Thankyou for sharing! Where do you get the llamas from??

[@shirleycameron7718]

eyeOOsee .. one of God's creations.....just. beautiful.....and funny.....

[@lindsayrserrano]

The llama store. Duh lmao

[@angel-chan9290]

Anybody who calls and asks us to take them

[@MarianaTrench6699]

What are your thoughts on effectiveness for dingoes? I had no idea llamas were so badass!

[@toddhagist8395]

Im with you, very nice.

[@JuicyJustus]

lmao i want oscar

[@frank4245]

Rescue from where?

[@theogangryscotsman7607]

Got three llamas as guard pets mail man will not deliver my mail

[@rustynails113]

Nice video....great attitude. You would be a welcome neighbor.

[@communistjesus]

If I were this gentleman, I would go to the pound and adopt a couple of large dogs for extra protection..

[@franksantos3418]

Are the Llama’s trained in high powered weaponry? Asking for a friend.

[@santsthetoaster]

Yes. You can attach rockets to their feet to propel their kicks, causing double the damage.

[@timenavigator9643]

That’s so bad ass

[@tamaliaalisjahbana9354]

That man n his ilama were very impressive. Can ilamas really deal wih wolves?

[@mjjjjjjm]

1 llama will be able to fight off 1 wolf but not a pack of wolves, now if you have a small herd of llamas a pack of wolves won't be a problem

[@tamaliaalisjahbana9354]

@@mjjjjjjm Really? Wow, that is amazing.

[@Goatisme]

Arent emus capable of defending themselve tho ?

[@ILikeMyPrivacytbt]

Well they beat Australia.

[@eddieandrews3854]

Will llamas guard chickens?

[@eiffe]

Pretty cute for a reptile!

[@leviackreman8986]

I am from india how can I get llama for breeding .

[@PinkamenaDianePie13]

wooo hoo! :D go grandpa :3 the llama whispererererer.

[@deborahbeautiful1802]

I want one please

[@calvinvang4749]

Drugs and burglary go through park rapids?

[@ROSALIEIK]

i dont like dogs... can this guard my house? i dont have sheep....

[@thatamazingphanisallama6159]

I'm a llama ur a llama come TE llamas

[@megaswenson]

Can they hold their own, even against Pit Bulls and the subhumes that (not 'who') own them?

[@georgeinfante1106]

8

[@machomarty8238]

Could have used some of these at the White House this week.

[@bezzerwizzer6448]

Im so sad about the propaganda that is spreading. All attempts show that lamas have a great warning system, but they arent any good killers, and certanly not if it is a pack that is attacking. They need to be several ! They havent theeth(their flat,like the horses) or claws to fight with,just the kick with their hooves. It can be a really strong kick tho ! They can warn the farmer also. But to fight off a pack of wolfes , against for example sheeps, then they need to be a whole lot of lamas, AND a farmer nearby. Those that i saw, was not a succes, when a heard ow wolfs came. I dont know how many lamas it was,but they got chased into the woods anyway. Not all survived either. One lama, or one donkey, is not enough for anything but a great warning system. The farmes still have to have a gun for safety . To leave animals to protect themself,is still not an option, if the area have wolf packs, or/and bears.