BlessedWithGoats
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Hope your goats get well!
FergusonK's journal - Goodbye Java Jewel.
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Ferguson K
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We're officially on the hunt for a fourth guardian and expanding our fenceline.
The dog to goat ratio isn't the problem.
It's the dog to predator.
Coyote have been coming in nightly and our girls are tired. Last night we awoke to Connie mid fight with one. She was covered in blood, thankfully none of it was herd.
Coyote probably wont live. He had a case of lead poisoning before he took off.
Hoping another LGD will help out the girls. Sully can't go back where they are and I dont trust him with the kids yet.
The dog to goat ratio isn't the problem.
It's the dog to predator.
Coyote have been coming in nightly and our girls are tired. Last night we awoke to Connie mid fight with one. She was covered in blood, thankfully none of it was herd.
Coyote probably wont live. He had a case of lead poisoning before he took off.
Hoping another LGD will help out the girls. Sully can't go back where they are and I dont trust him with the kids yet.
CntryBoy777
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It sure sounds like ya need to....glad ya gave that rascal a little something Extra as a "Parting Gift". 
Wish ya success in your Search!!...and really glad Connie was not injured at all! 
Wish ya success in your Search!!...and really glad Connie was not injured at all! 
frustratedearthmother
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How exciting! Good luck!
OneFineAcre
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Good luck in finding a new guardian.
I hope everyone stays safe until you do.
I hope everyone stays safe until you do.
Goat Whisperer
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Poor Connie! What a good girl 
Make sure you give her some extra lovin' from me!
If you haven't already, get that girl in for a rabies booster asap!
Are you getting a started/trained dog? Sounds like you need something somewhat already mature.
You have some bold coyotes
Make sure you give her some extra lovin' from me!
If you haven't already, get that girl in for a rabies booster asap!
Are you getting a started/trained dog? Sounds like you need something somewhat already mature.
You have some bold coyotes
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Southern by choice
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Even if she is already vaccinated (which I know she is) it is best to give a booster within 72 hour. Sooner the better.
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Ferguson K
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Connie goes in tomorrow for a booster and a once over from the vet. We would both feel better if we shave her down and check her neck area where all the blood was.
Maddie just had a booster and a tetanus last week. She's good.
Sully needs one. He's also about to be put in the horse pasture. That's where they're coming in.
I have a video I need to post. It's just sound but they're so close it makes your spine crawl. Then you hear my dogs kick in.
Let me see if I can link it.
Maddie just had a booster and a tetanus last week. She's good.
Sully needs one. He's also about to be put in the horse pasture. That's where they're coming in.
I have a video I need to post. It's just sound but they're so close it makes your spine crawl. Then you hear my dogs kick in.
Let me see if I can link it.
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Ferguson K
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@OneFineAcre
We found one four hours away, 2 years old started on goats but is out of work... we're second in line for him.
@samssimonsays found a few good leads I'm waiting to hear back from over in Louisiana area. She got to hear my frantics this morning over the phone.... I say thanks again for letting me vent about Connie...
My DH is putting feelers out. He took the day off of work to patch the fence where they came in last night.
@Goat Whisperer these are coy- dogs... much more dangerous and much larger than your typical coyote. The local coyote population average 50ish lbs of angry hungry predator.
We found one four hours away, 2 years old started on goats but is out of work... we're second in line for him.
@samssimonsays found a few good leads I'm waiting to hear back from over in Louisiana area. She got to hear my frantics this morning over the phone.... I say thanks again for letting me vent about Connie...
My DH is putting feelers out. He took the day off of work to patch the fence where they came in last night.
@Goat Whisperer these are coy- dogs... much more dangerous and much larger than your typical coyote. The local coyote population average 50ish lbs of angry hungry predator.
Southern by choice
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I would NOT shave the neck. Look for punctures and if there are any just start on anti-biotics. Shaving the hair gives her less protection. They have that thick neck ruff for a reason. I know you know this sometimes it is one of those Oh yeah- duh moments! LOL
When Callie was dying she was doing the reflex gasp... My mind was so checked out I actually asked what is she doing? Felt stupid after that - my mind was just checked out and in shock really.
When Callie was dying she was doing the reflex gasp... My mind was so checked out I actually asked what is she doing? Felt stupid after that - my mind was just checked out and in shock really.
