Found a coyote, I think

[RichZ]

I have 2 llamas who guard my goats and sheep. If the llamas see a predator, they charge them making this wild call, that my wife and I call their war cry. Most predators are extremely intelligent, and if they see this rather large animal charging them while screaming they don't ask questions and they take off. Our llamas have chased coyotes, wolves, foxes, dogs and even raccoons. They've never had to engage them, but if they did, they kick quite hard, and could easily kill a predator with a well placed kick. Llamas are pretty intelligent in their own right. They know and accept my 4 dogs. But if a neighbor's dog gets unto my farm, they won't stay for very long.

By the way, we have a pack of coyotes that include our farm in their territory. We have never lost any animals to them. Not even chickens. But they are extremely helpful, by eating rodents and are especially fond of woodchucks. I've had a few neighbors who wanted to shoot them, but I've managed to stop them. At least where I live, the coyotes are extremely beneficial. I'm a wildlfie biologist, by education, and studies have shown that their diet is predominately rodents and rabbits.

 

[RichZ]

I have 2 llamas who guard my goats and sheep. If the llamas see a predator, they charge them making this wild call, that my wife and I call their war cry. Most predators are extremely intelligent, and if they see this rather large animal charging them while screaming they don't ask questions and they take off. Our llamas have chased coyotes, wolves, foxes, dogs and even raccoons. They've never had to engage them, but if they did, they kick quite hard, and could easily kill a predator with a well placed kick. Llamas are pretty intelligent in their own right. They know and accept my 4 dogs. But if a neighbor's dog gets unto my farm, they won't stay for very long.

By the way, we have a pack of coyotes that include our farm in their territory. We have never lost any animals to them. Not even chickens. But they are extremely helpful, by eating rodents and are especially fond of woodchucks. I've had a few neighbors who wanted to shoot them, but I've managed to stop them. At least where I live, the coyotes are extremely beneficial. I'm a wildlfie biologist, by education, and studies have shown that their diet is predominately rodents and rabbits.

 

[cqaigy2]

To add to RichZ post, the only thing i saw that scared our llamas was a killdeer. I have to say, seeing a llama chased by a tiny bird swooping at it was hilarious!

 

[DABSGT]

Raspy,

Last night I had a reminder to check the sight for Sandy updates.

It was about 10 pm and was letting my dogs out before turning in for the night. Took the youngest out first as always, and noticed some movement about 100 feet to my left. Not very unusual but when I turned my flash light it wasn't the typical deer but an adult coyote! She stopped looked at us and not in any rush walked off into the tall grass in the field next to my house and just attempted to hide. Looked healthy, full coat and nice fluffy tail.

Needless to say first thing this morning I had some tractor time cutting the field,

Thanks to you and Sandy I look at the coyote differently today and was able to just enjoy the moment.

David

 

[Raspy]

Raspy,

Last night I had a reminder to check the sight for Sandy updates.

It was about 10 pm and was letting my dogs out before turning in for the night. Took the youngest out first as always, and noticed some movement about 100 feet to my left. Not very unusual but when I turned my flash light it wasn't the typical deer but an adult coyote! She stopped looked at us and not in any rush walked off into the tall grass in the field next to my house and just attempted to hide. Looked healthy, full coat and nice fluffy tail.

Needless to say first thing this morning I had some tractor time cutting the field,

Thanks to you and Sandy I look at the coyote differently today and was able to just enjoy the moment.

David

I showed your note to Liye. What a sight!
Thanks for that.

 

[Raspy]

Raspy,

Last night I had a reminder to check the sight for Sandy updates.

It was about 10 pm and was letting my dogs out before turning in for the night. Took the youngest out first as always, and noticed some movement about 100 feet to my left. Not very unusual but when I turned my flash light it wasn't the typical deer but an adult coyote! She stopped looked at us and not in any rush walked off into the tall grass in the field next to my house and just attempted to hide. Looked healthy, full coat and nice fluffy tail.

Needless to say first thing this morning I had some tractor time cutting the field,

Thanks to you and Sandy I look at the coyote differently today and was able to just enjoy the moment.

David

I showed your note to Liye. What a sight!
Thanks for that.

 

[biker4jc]

was out the other night up here near Flint Michigan. The coyotes were really at it. Thought of Sandy. How is she doing?

Thanks.

 

[biker4jc]

was out the other night up here near Flint Michigan. The coyotes were really at it. Thought of Sandy. How is she doing?

Thanks.

 

[Combustix]

Lost three turkeys to a coyote last week. sorry Raspy i have lost to many animals to coyotes. I am glad your experiment turned out in your favor, and we don't live to close to each other. My wife show's no mercy, when it comes to her animals.

 

[Raspy]

I've been reading more articles lately on guard llamas.

Just today we were driving along and passed a sheep herd out in a field. There was a llama standing guard and looking very dutiful.
For those that can have one, it seems like a lot better solution than standing guard all the time yourself, or loosing animals when you aren't looking.

I would hate to have coyotes prowling around and killing my animals. Here's a link:

Guard Llamas Keep Sheep Safe From Coyotes

 

[Raspy]

biker,

Your note touched us. Something is working right when, clear across the country, Sandy has affected someone. I know I'll always think of Sandy when I hear the songs in the night or catch a glimpse of a coyote trotting along.

I just got a newsletter from Southwest Wildlife and it features Sandy! She is the one in the pictures.

Here's the link:

https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:Campa...36330147/rid:b63c4702ed6463573844b1323318e483

Lot's of info on their language and what they mean. We saw that throughout her stay with us. Lot's of comments from her. Every emotion from hungry to afraid to protective to playful and joyous. So very alive and involved in life!. Beautiful.

 

[BMod]

Thanks for the link, I and the family, keep waiting for more updates.

 

[RandyBell]

:thumbsup:

 

[jymbee]

Very interesting. I always wonder just what coyotes around here are talking about when I hear them at night. This does give some clues. Thanks for the link!

biker,
Here's the link:

https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:Campa...36330147/rid:b63c4702ed6463573844b1323318e483

Lot's of info on their language and what they mean. We saw that throughout her stay with us. Lot's of comments from her. Every emotion from hungry to afraid to protective to playful and joyous. So very alive and involved in life!. Beautiful.

 

[RandyBell]

With everyone that checks this weekly I thought this would be a good place. Happy Thanksgiving All!!!

Randy

 

[RandyBell]

With everyone that checks this weekly I thought this would be a good place. Happy Thanksgiving All!!!

Randy

 

[DABSGT]

Randy, Raspy and all at TBN Happy Thanksgiving!

David

 

[Raspy]

Thanks you guys. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Just got a picture of Sandy with her new Thanksgiving toy.

 

[LJH]

Sandy's having frog legs for Thanksgiving! :laughing:

 

[s219]

She's looking great!