[Blackbelly] Lamb Thieves

[The Wintermutes]

Happy New Year to everyone!

I have an ongoing problem with thieves stealing my lambs.  It apparently is
escalating probably due to the rising gas prices and such.  I had an
aggressive dog but he was poisoned (probably bit a thief).  The dogs I have
now are great protectors of the sheep from four legged predators.  These are
people friendly dogs which is great for the liability side of things.
Anyhow, I sorted and weighed ewe lambs for breeding on Monday evening.  By
Thursday evening I had a 65 pound ewe lamb stolen out of a pen in a barn.  I
intend to file a report with the sheriff.  Anyone have any ideas of what
else I can do?  I am looking into motion detector cameras.  I am also
thinking about increasing my electric fence but am doubtful that will stop a
thief.

Help!

Mark Wintermute 

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