CAM
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Hi! :saludando:
We've never had a need for a guard animal before but now that we are settling in to our new home and getting the barn and fencing prepared to bring our horses home, we need to consider a guard animal(s) for our mixed herd. We have cougars, black bears, and coyotes that frequent our property and currently have 9 horses: 2 large horses, a pony, and 6 minis (two stallions, 4 mares).
We have spent the day today cutting the brush in the pastures and cleaning out the barn. Next weekend we will be starting to put up the new fencing (6ft no climb horse fence) and will likely put some hotwire up as well to deter predators. We have never owned a donkey and are wondering if they would be our best option for a guard animal for our situation or if we should consider something else? Can you also tell me about their care? Do they require any additional or different, care than a horse? And what age, sex, and number do you recommend to start with?
Thanks for your help!
We've never had a need for a guard animal before but now that we are settling in to our new home and getting the barn and fencing prepared to bring our horses home, we need to consider a guard animal(s) for our mixed herd. We have cougars, black bears, and coyotes that frequent our property and currently have 9 horses: 2 large horses, a pony, and 6 minis (two stallions, 4 mares).
We have spent the day today cutting the brush in the pastures and cleaning out the barn. Next weekend we will be starting to put up the new fencing (6ft no climb horse fence) and will likely put some hotwire up as well to deter predators. We have never owned a donkey and are wondering if they would be our best option for a guard animal for our situation or if we should consider something else? Can you also tell me about their care? Do they require any additional or different, care than a horse? And what age, sex, and number do you recommend to start with?
Thanks for your help!