I keep 2 maremmas on my small farm to guard my livestock against predation. They are magnificent at what they do, chasing off ground predators as well as aerial ones. They immerse themselves in their flock and guard fiercely, working as a team to keep my chickens from getting eaten. I love how independent they are in their work, though in my case they aren't alone for more than a day at a time: one thing the maremmas can't do is milk my goats for me!