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Roseitta and
Tanga Ray hanging with the goats
(Roseitta and
Tanga Ray are for sale)
Tanga Ray and baby jack
We got our first donkey to protect our sheep and goats. We weren't sure if she would be
able to do the job, because of her size, but when we tested her with our
Newfoundland, she did a very good job. There are a lot of choices for
guardian animals and each has its weaknesses and strengths. We still have
an electric fence, and pen the animals in the barn, when the risk seems
higher.
Baby donkeys are
due to arrive in June, so there will be some for sale at that time.
There are
some really good sites for guard animal and predator protection. I have
included some I found useful.
Guidelines
for Using Donkeys with Sheep
Predators
and Control
Livestock
Guardian Dogs
Predator Control
NOT ALL DOGS MAKE
GOOD GUARDIANS!
If you are looking
for an LGD and have had no previous experience with them, I strongly
urge you to get an adult dog that is already trained and that comes with
a guarantee. You will not get one of these dogs cheap (unless the person
is getting out of stock) so understand that when buying a working dog
you will get what you pay for, but if it saves one prized animal it will
pay for itself. On the other hand, if you get a dog for cheap to nothing
and it kills or maims one of those prized animals your loss is far
greater than what the cost of the dog would have been. Do a lot of
research, ask lots of questions and by all means go to the farm the dog
is working and watch that animal work with the animals. Always, always,
always trust your instincts. If you have any misgivings about a dog, it
probably isn't right for you.
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Tanga, Miniature
donkey Jennet
Tanga, Miniature
donkey Jennet and her foal Storm
7-Up, Miniature
donkey Jennet and her mom Tanga
Ray
Roseitta, Pink
miniature Donkey jennet
gray with brown
shade miniature donkey jennet
Marylynn- Tanga's baby |
Miniature Donkeys
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