tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post4035907347369392602..comments2022-08-22T20:51:34.791-10:00Comments on Hapless Homestead: Dogs Gotta GoNancyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-48703439362985479692011-09-26T09:59:14.972-10:002011-09-26T09:59:14.972-10:00I thought about a donkey for a livestock guardian ...I thought about a donkey for a livestock guardian - they had a campaign to find adoptive homes for the wild donkeys in Kona. I am not sure even a wild donkey could handle three dogs at once.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-68827182259444049712011-09-26T06:08:26.442-10:002011-09-26T06:08:26.442-10:00So sorry to hear about your loss. We use a llama a...So sorry to hear about your loss. We use a llama as guardian to our sheep. She may spit at them every once in a while but no biting. Our pups did kill one of my guineas the other day. They have to stick close to mama now. Oh, and we are getting batteries for their training collars. Those did help with commands. Labs are a bit headstrong at times. Sorry your daughter has to get rid of her pet too. No good side with that.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257564938538898594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-88532844718802473212011-09-23T14:14:10.919-10:002011-09-23T14:14:10.919-10:00What's really irritating is that one of the do...What's really irritating is that one of the dogs that helped kill the ram WAS my Border Collie. Think the next one has to be either and Aussie or a Heeler. She says she will never like a new puppy as much, but I don't know - what a rough thing to have to happen to a 12 year old. <br /><br />Right now we have them on long run lines and take them off for a walk at night. Not the best situation, but we've lost 5 sheep to them! Until we can find homes, this is the best we can do.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-5248910738617371842011-09-23T14:11:00.677-10:002011-09-23T14:11:00.677-10:00Hard decisions either way, no one will be happy. ...Hard decisions either way, no one will be happy. Wishing you luck. If you do get rid of the dogs maybe a new Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog (very sheep friendly and helpful) will cheer your daughter up?Chai Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845100961653150736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-244444828830700742011-09-22T13:50:55.567-10:002011-09-22T13:50:55.567-10:00Oh Nancy,
Sending hugs your way and sent you an e...Oh Nancy,<br /><br />Sending hugs your way and sent you an email.<br />Condolences for your dear losses,<br /><br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900262123409559177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-19001362840761687652011-09-21T20:33:26.145-10:002011-09-21T20:33:26.145-10:00NancyDe,
I'm so sorry to hear about the sheep...NancyDe,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear about the sheep and the dogs. I trust that things with your flock will get better. <br /><br />It seems that running a homestead continues to provide you with opportunities for you to meet. I hope that these challenges provide us with chances to grow and become better people....<br /><br />All the same, I'm thinking good thoughts for you.Chicago Transplanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538051299703179329noreply@blogger.com