Craig Michie, 33, was inspired by the farming techniques of his Colombian wife's family when he decided to bring in the pair of South American animals. <br />He has even named them after Colombian football stars Carlos Valderrama and Rene Higuita, who were part of the country's celebrated team in the early 1990s. <br />The burly alpacas protect his turkeys from predators such as foxes, badgers and birds of prey. <br /><br />Craig, who runs the Barra Bronzes farm near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, said: "The alpacas bring added security in warding off predators, allowing the turkeys to range further for a more varied diet. <br />"The birds are free to roam as animals such as foxes, badgers and birds of prey are put off by the presence and smell of the alpacas. <br /><br />"My daughter calls them the 'pacas' and the whole family have become attached to them. They are here to stay. But the main benefit is to the turkeys." <br />The guards are already performing above and beyond their duties.
