Hi Mike, In 2012 the first week of school and while I was work thieves loaded up around 30 or so lambs. This year we have lost a little more than 50 ewes and many lambs. The 2013 thefts appear to be 1 to 5 animals at a time in the middle of the night. We have security system now that has proven the thefts are primarily around 2:00 am. Also we have learned they drop off one or more "wranglers" and drive away. When the "wranglers" have made their selection they call their ride and he picks them up. Everything is very quick. There is no visible lingering. These sheep are not being sold they are being eaten. To be politically correct I will not mention nationality but the sheep is butchered, cooked, and eaten all in less than 24 hours with no leftovers. It is a party atmosphere where all family and friends are present.
Mark Wintermute My oldest livestock guardian dog has basically told me who at least one of the thieves are. His testimony won't hold up in court but spoke volumes to me. Behalf Of Mike Hummel Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 7:16 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 10, Issue 1 Meant to ask and forgot. How were the animals stolen? Loaded up at night? Caught through the day? Any suspects? They would not of had any papers on the animals so that they were not stole for resale on the genetics. _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
