When the coyotes moved into my neighborhood (North Carolina Piedmont), I
purchased 3 gelded llamas. They have been magnificient at predator control.
We also have problems in this area with vultures attacking lambs and
(goat)kids. The other day we watched the llamas run off the vultures from
our day-old lambs. They are very protective of their sheep. I did have to
try out a few different llamas before I got the right combination, though.
Lorie
Triplecharm Farm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tracy Wessel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Coyotes
My ram is ferocious, but really in a predator situation, all evacuate.
What has protected my sheep this year is the ponies. This has not been
ideal. Some of the ponies enjoyed chasing the sheep and I had some
lameness. Donkeys will sometimes do this too. Finally I put an escape
route - a paster with a raised fence the sheep can go under to get away
from the ponies.
Wish the ponies could have protected my ducks...Now my ducks are locked in
a dog kennel at night.
I have friends with Great Pyrenese and Llamas. Honestly... I can't imagine
my sheep tolerating a big white dog, but perhaps a llama.
And I LOVE blueberries!
Tracy Wessel
Wessel Farm (Blackbelly sheep, Welsh Harlequin Ducks, various chickens and
fine Belgian Shepherds)
http://tracywessel.com/sheep/2008_sheep.htm
I have read that donkeys, llamas, and Great Pyrenees dogs are good at
protecting the sheep.
What are your experiences with any of these?
Is an adult ram a good protector? I have a young ram (about 10 months)
in with the flock where the ewe was killed and adult ram with the other
flock.
Your advice in dealing with coyotes and guardian animals or other
protection methods will be most apprciated.
Eat more blueberries!
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