[pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20011103

[Pyralive@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/4/2001 12:04:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, pyrnet-l-owner@pyrnet.org writes:


> If you can't find a few adult Pyr's that someone could lend you then do you 
> have a mule or llama?....if not, do you know anyone with a mule or llama?  
> Mules are especially good at keeping coyotes away.  If they see a coyote they 
> will chase it --and if they can catch it they would probably kill it by 
> slashing with the front hooves.  They are not really protecting the herd but 
> rather protecting themselves but they do work pretty well.
>
> I see that the sheep experiment station up here near DuBois Idaho is using 
> Llamas to guard the sheep (they also are using Pyr's in other areas...saw two 
> the other day with a border collie to boot).  Now these sheep flocks are 
> alone...>>>>>>>>>>
>
> We have had a lot of luck down here with re-homing rescue Pyrs. to be used as LGD 's~One of the incidents that I particularly remember is a couple that had goats~but, also had coyotes, and brown bears, and feral dogs~~~We got them a Dog and a Bitch~~tested them out ect......
> Guess what ? They now have very safe premises, no more dead animals~but~the neighbors are still being "hit hard"~
> Perhaps it would be feasible for You to check a rescue club near You~~there would be plenty of help and advice in this area~
> best,
> Pamc