The Hired Hands
Without them, we could not sleep at night!
Our area of Ohio has numerous coyotes, and black bears are becoming more common sightings.
Black vultures are also moving into the area.
Guards the Katahdin flock. She is three, and the first LGD we have raised from a pup. Surprisingly, we did not spoil her, as she is a wonderful guard as well as very loving with us. She stays with the sheep faithfully, thought she has a soft spot for the Highlands.
Our first two guards came to us as 9 month old nuetered males. They had been guarding goats in Texas, but made the switch to our sheep without missing a beat. They are brothers, and work together to guard the Bluefaced Leicesters. Most of the year, they work as a team, but during breeding season, they are separated to cover the different breeding groups.
They are not socialized, and although they are always happy to see us, Luke will only allow us to pet his head, and Bob only sniffs outreached fingers.
This is our newest employee, pictured at 12 weeks. He shows great guarding aptitude and has already taken over the care of our replacement ewe lambs.
He has discovered his voice, which is a very big, deep bark for such
a youngster.
