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Predator Control
Predator control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Major sheep/goat predators | Coyotes, dogs, mountain lions, bears, wolves, eagles, ravens, vultures, bobcats, lynxes, foxes |
| Top three sheep/goat predators | Coyotes, (golden) eagles, dogs |
| Main function of livestock guardian animals | Drive away predators, protect themselves and the flock |
| LGDs | Livestock guardian dogs, raised with the herd/flock as puppies by working parents |
| Pros of LGDs | 24/7 protection, adaptable to most terrain, highly effective against coyotes and dogs |
| Cons of LGDs | Cost upwards $1,500, need a training period, like to roam and bark |
| Good LGD breeds | Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd/Kangal, Akbash, Maremma shepherd |
| Pros of donkeys | Take care of themselves, no special diet, lower cost than dogs |
| Cons of donkeys | Have to work alone, less effective against multiple predators, some injury risk to lambs/kids |
| Pros of llamas | Always on high alert, large size, can take care of themselves, no special diet |
| Cons of llamas | Not good for large pastures, only effective against single predators, chance they will not fully bond with flock/herd |