Just a follow up note about the coy-dog versus coy-wolf distinction. It has
been verified by
testing the genetics of trapped coyotes in the northeast that this
hybridization with the
Canadian Wolf is progressing. The study found that very little dog dna is
prevalent in the states bordering Canada.
well, 7 days after the 150 day period was up. 150 days was April 30,
Beatrice dropped a beautiful pair on May 7th. I'd like to hope they
are Harpo's lambs.
http://mwsmith.smugmug.com/Animals/BeatriceLambs2014/39501829_35R8Gh#!i=3233820778&k=QtgWbtf
-Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies
On Fri, Ma
Coyote attack update: My two surviving Pygmy goats ended up needing
vet attention. Lucy, especially, had her tongue hanging half out her
mouth, 50% of the time, and was actually trying to eat around her
tongue hanging out the side of her mouth. Sometimes the poor thing
would foam up and make me wor
Wish you were closer Michael. I have a litter of livestock guardian dog
puppies being raised with bottle baby lambs right now. The puppies were
born April 15th and the lambs are recent. All one happy family.
Glad to hear the goats are coming around!
Mark Wintermute
Subject: Re: [Blackbelly]
Michael,
Most LGDs believe that a good offense is the best defense and will
network with the entire neighborhood to keep current on the state of
affairs. Networking in this sense is barking. And LGDs need to bark
long before there is a problem to ensure that whatever is out there
doesn't beco
I have Tibetan Mastiffs for my LGDs. They are bred to bark just to bark, to
keep things away, not to bark just when something is approaching. I hear
coyotes around us but they seem to stay away from our property so far.
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> On May 9, 2014, at 5:30 PM, Carol Elkins wrote:
>
My Great Pyrenees cross dogs bark... a lot. They bark at the hawks and
vultures in the sky. And I laugh when I see these birds feel the need to
fly higher. I have been out at 2:00 am checking on my sheep in the pasture.
It is awesome to see those glowing eyes closing in on you at full speed.
And
This is all great feedback on the LGDs thanks, folks. Mark I am sorry I am not
closer. Would love to buy a pup. Here they cost about $500. (Not sure how much
you get, though;-P
Carol your minimalist barkers sound like my Aussie Sheila. She's fine in my
book. What she does not do is just go on a
