[Jacob-list] Predator Control Question

[Cheryl Terrano]

 Congratulations on your forthcoming Jacob sheep adventure!

I would definitely assess your individual farm/flock needs as what works in one area might not work in another. We have been fortunate NOT to have incurred losses due to predators. We have woven wire perimeter fencing and maintain a 'shoot on sight' policy for intruders. There are coyotes in the area, along with black bear but we experience the most problems with domestic and/or feral dogs. Our neighbors are aware of our shoot on sight policy should there dog manage to enter the sheep fields and chase our flock. I have zero tolerance for dogs in my pastures mainly because there is no such thing as a dog wanting to 'play' with the sheep.

When we have considered a flock guardian, I feel a donkey would best suit our own needs but that is just me. I know many flocks who successfully utilize llama's or dogs as flock guardians. And I am sure you will receive lots of good information from those breeders to assist with your decision. Good luck!

And welcome to the world of Jacob sheep...its a great ride!



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-----Original Message-----
From: Marjorie Schafer <MHSchafer at oglecom.com>
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 21, 2011 8:00 am
Subject: [Jacob-list] Predator Control Question


Hello,


I am an about-to-be new Jacob owner, and I just wondered if most of you leave your Jacobs out in the pasture at night regularly, or bring them into the barnyard or barn at night? My neighbor with sheep has never had a loss to predators, but he brings his sheep in every night. 


On a related note--how many of you use guard llamas with your Jacob sheep? Have you been happy with them, or do you think a dog would be preferable?


Thanks for your thoughts,


Margie
in Illinois
 
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