I have a pygmy nannie that had twins last December, her first kids. On July 4, she got in with a pygmy billy & possibly bred again. As of two weeks ago, she was bagging up nicely, is really showing, & had a milky colored discharge. Within the last week, her bag is completely gone. Her belly...
For all you seasoned LGD owners......What would you say are the top things to look for when evaluating/testing a possible LGD? I say "possible" for those that may get a dog they know nothing about at all.
For example:
While leashed, on the initial walk thru, is the lgd showing aggression...
Oh no, I have just read that your Callie has passed. I am so very sorry. You enriched her life and she yours. She most certainly knew what love felt like.
SBC, the enclosure for the deer is 3 acres. The dogs are pit mix. She removed them & so far they are still gone. I'm praying it stays that way.
NH homesteader, lol, yes I have deer. They are fallow and are just the sweetest ever! I bottle raised our Callie, she wore diapers in our house...
First off, I would NEVER get a dog to guard deer without doing tons of research. I have owned LGD for several years. No I did not train them, I did my homework then & spent the time to get a good match. They guard my goats. I spoke to the dog owner about electric fencing at least 2 months...
In the last 3 months, our fallow deer have been attacked twice by a neighbors dogs. First attack, police shot the dog, but it killed one deer. Neighbor brings in more strays. Second attack happened Tuesday. Two of her dogs got in our pasture & attacked 3 of our deer, killing one. We have...
A little background. At this time, I have 4 does, 3 are pygmy and 1 myatonic. This is the first baby for the fainter. When I checked her today, there was a small amount of blood on her lady parts. She is approx. 4 months along. I have never seen blood on any of my other girls, so not sure...
Love love love our guardians. Aren't they great! Your Callie is so special and we can just see the love she has for her goat babies. So glad she is doing better! Can't wait to see more pics of all those BOYS!
Oh my goodness, I haven't logged on in a few weeks. We are so thankful Callie is doing better! It is very clear how much you love her and will do anything for her! And those puppies!!!! 10 BOYS!! They are just adorable! Congrats on the new grandpups and you continue to spoil that Diva Callie!
Just wanted to take a minute to say how proud I am to own two amazing LGD's. They are absolutely incredible. They are loving and patient guards of their goats and at the same time, they love us and our grandson with all their heart. I am in awe of how they can be so gentle with their "kids"...