Re: [Blackbelly] lamb disappeared
I have lost a lamb in a larger pasture, and it weighed about 7 lbs. I finally concluded it was to hawks. I have good anecdotal evidence that a hawk can pick up a 15lb poodle. Cecil in oKla On 2/1/2012 4:47 PM, RAY DE SA wrote: Hi Jerry, Here in California I've lost bigger ABB lambs to coyotes and eagles. Ususally with the coyotes I can find some tracks, but the eagles just snatch them up (yes I've seen it). The coyotes are more prevalent though and they just grab them and run. Ray --- On Wed, 2/1/12, Jerryblueberryf...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Jerryblueberryf...@bellsouth.net Subject: [Blackbelly] lamb disappeared To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 2:17 PM A 2 day old ABB lamb, one of a twin pair, has disappeared. There is no sign of intruders, no hair, no bones, no evidence. We do have coyotes, hawks, owls, and buzzards here, but no panthers and no eagles nearby, This lamb was in a small flock in a 2 acre paddock completely enclosed with a good 4 foot hog wire fence. Our guard dog was with the main flock in another pasture. I'm guessing the lamb weighed about 3 lbs, could be a little less; it was the smaller of the twins. Have any of you had that experience? Do you know what manner of critter can either totally consume such a lamb or remove it out of the paddock without a trace? Thanks for your help, Jerry Kirby Windmill Farms LLC Picayune, Mississippi ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] lamb disappeared
Any chance that your lamb crawled through the fence and the LGD ate him? Also, I think that Eagles only weigh about 10#. Surprised me as they look bigger due to their large wing span, but they are opportunistic and usually eat carrion. But a 3# lamb would probably be doable. Just a few thoughts. Liz Radi Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep Nunn, Colorado 970-716-7218 idaralpaca.blogspot.com --- blueberryf...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Jerry blueberryf...@bellsouth.net To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [Blackbelly] lamb disappeared Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:17:39 -0600 A 2 day old ABB lamb, one of a twin pair, has disappeared. There is no sign of intruders, no hair, no bones, no evidence. We do have coyotes, hawks, owls, and buzzards here, but no panthers and no eagles nearby, This lamb was in a small flock in a 2 acre paddock completely enclosed with a good 4 foot hog wire fence. Our guard dog was with the main flock in another pasture. I'm guessing the lamb weighed about 3 lbs, could be a little less; it was the smaller of the twins. Have any of you had that experience? Do you know what manner of critter can either totally consume such a lamb or remove it out of the paddock without a trace? Thanks for your help, Jerry Kirby Windmill Farms LLC Picayune, Mississippi ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport trips are forming now!
hello everyone! I am accepting reservations now for FEB-MAR-APR transport trips. I have a few reservations (going coast to coast) but I don't have enough reservations to make the trips feasible. Your need for transport could be the deciding factor in allowing me to be on the road again. Gasoline prices continue to rise so transport fees are going to be going up also. I do not expect a worldwide recession to happen again to save us on gasoline prices. Using the Bruton luxury limo trailer allows me to make trips with smaller loads while still paying my expenses. Speaking of expenses I have decided to retire two of my tow vehicles (short van and van/RV with a total of 1 million miles between them), to rebuild the long van, and to build a new heavy duty tow vehicle based upon an extra heavy duty 'people mover' mini-bus. I have to build the tow vehicles that I need because no one builds a vehicle that is appropriate for the unique application that I have. This is lots of expense for me! Just more proof that I plan on being around for a while. For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! Go to www.jackmauldin.com/Articles/our%20article%20010.htm to see a recent endorsement of my transport services. Thanks Jack! also: several people who have bought from me have used Ron Keener and have had good luck. Thanks to Jon in TN jongiezentan...@yahoo.com We have used Ron Keener and were very pleased. The trailer was clean, the doe was fed and watered and not stressed when she arrived. Thanks to Sara Zurita www.classicfarmandstable.com I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
