Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Deanna--once again I've let a lot of the daily digests pile up and I'm reading them now. But we have the same problem in our neighborhood with the coyotes....I'm sure to a lot lesser degree than you do on the ranch. My suggestion is to keep the Mom and pup inside at night. That's what I've done with all my cats and dogs until they were big and aware enough to be able to run into the garage pet door for shelter. It's a hassle, and takes some extra time, but there are too many predators out at night in nature to expect the little ones to be safe. Owls can carry kittens away pretty easily. That's the way it is. All the predators have a purpose and place in the ecology as I'm sure I don't need to tell you. My method is to remove the little ones in my care away from harm's way until they're big enough to defend themselves. Sometimes there are no easy solutions are there? Sounds like you are on an interesting learning journey and my best wishes and warm thoughts, prayers etc. are definitely going your way. I'm sure all your peaceful and caring vibes are affecting your new environment, also! Paula , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > My Karma has called me to a spiritual journey with a dear friend on his > mountain ranch. As you can imagine this is a huge change for me. I have > lived in the mountains for many years but never on a ranch. Life is so > very different on a cattle ranch. I am having the learning experience > of my life and trying to keep an open mind. The cattle, horses,Elk, > deer all graze contenedly in the grass pastures but first hand I am > seeing what real life is when it comes to raising animals. > As my friend says " it is hard to tell who is the teacher and who is the > student " and I agree. > I made veggie-grain 'burgers'for him and he thought they were > wonderful. Bragged to all his friends. My first lesson is how to handle > a pack of coyotes who are trying to kill and eat the new Blue Heeler > Pup. Hobo the adult Heeler cannot protect the little rolly-polly,8 > wk.old curious pup. > I am asking all of you, each in your own way to either send prayers or > good thoughts, peace and harmony my way. > Deanna in Colorado > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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