The Front Porch Swing

[lindz8504]

The cross should be outstanding.... I hope you remember Livestock guardian dogs were bred to think on their own., So you have to reinforce basic skills like come.... LOL...

Kengal is one that historically stayed in with the family when they werent guarding livestock.

These kinds of dogs will follow the flock anywhere they go.... and protect them. So you have to make sure your flock doesnt wandere on other peoples property.

deb "done some reading trying to decide what breed to get for myself"

Thanks! I appreciate any and all input! Luckily, we have both had dogs our entire lives, and most have been working breeds.... (well except for the foo-foo yorkie... we were in an apt. and not supposed to have a dog.... but couldn't stand not to have one...) Anyway, We will definitely be keeping our critters home, and I plan to use an underground fence for the dog in addition to fence for the livestock. I still have to decide for sure if I'm going to get one and talk the hubby into it. Shew, our dog food bill is outrageous as it is with the Dane, heeler and yorkie....

 

[Beekissed]

I was very stupid..... I have been driving my Grandmas car for errands for about a year now....

Did some errands today... signed papers to take a car off insurance because I sold it.... Went to a diesel truck place to price batteries.... Went to Pep boys to price batteries.... Went to Sushi for lunch.... When I came out Grandmas car was gone.... zip ... .nada....

No keys latched to may purse.... dont remember locking the car. Distracted about the stuff I still needed to do....

Grandma is surprisingly Ok with it..... Lost my manuscript and my walker.....
Police filed a report took my statement and info took grandmas info.... Mom came to the restaurant and picked me up. then Went through the whole thing again with grandmas insurance company.... Tripple A.

I am going to bed soon.

deb

Oh, crumbs. How horrible!!!! I'm so sorry about the things you lost and I'm glad your grandma is cool with it....but I'd like to take a belt to those who stole the car.

 

[lindz8504]

I was very stupid..... I have been driving my Grandmas car for errands for about a year now....

Did some errands today... signed papers to take a car off insurance because I sold it.... Went to a diesel truck place to price batteries.... Went to Pep boys to price batteries.... Went to Sushi for lunch.... When I came out Grandmas car was gone.... zip ... .nada....

No keys latched to may purse.... dont remember locking the car. Distracted about the stuff I still needed to do....

Grandma is surprisingly Ok with it..... Lost my manuscript and my walker.....
Police filed a report took my statement and info took grandmas info.... Mom came to the restaurant and picked me up. then Went through the whole thing again with grandmas insurance company.... Tripple A.

I am going to bed soon.

deb

OH NO!!!!!! So sorry!

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Perchie Girl needs egg custard. Hot.

 

[Searsmom]

I think if I am going to shoot the dogs, it will be lethal. I don't like the idea of hurting them, when it most likely won't solve the problem. My mom's boyfriend is bringing me a .22 tomorrow and we are going to shoot some. I have been around guns my entire life, but never really shot any. My sister was a better shot, so my dad didn't "waste time showing me how".... but that's a whole different story.

I don't know if someone has responded to this yet or not. Unless you're a great shot, a .22 is an awfully small missile to hit a moving target in a specific spot. The dogs won't stand still for you. There is a possibility of massively injuring the dog and having to go up to it and shoot again, which can be heartbreaking - even though it wants your chickens. Shotgun has a more definite kill zone. Just my 2 cents.

 

[LindaB220]

Sorry about that. TPTB = The Powers That Be.

I owe you a cookie.

Happy Birhday, Linda B!

I'll be waiting.

 

[Beekissed]

She needs a tracking devise...

Brings out the warrior in me when someone steals.

 

[lindz8504]

I don't know if someone has responded to this yet or not. Unless you're a great shot, a .22 is an awfully small missile to hit a moving target in a specific spot. The dogs won't stand still for you. There is a possibility of massively injuring the dog and having to go up to it and shoot again, which can be heartbreaking - even though it wants your chickens. Shotgun has a more definite kill zone. Just my 2 cents.

That is one thing that worries me...

 

[Beekissed]

I don't know if someone has responded to this yet or not. Unless you're a great shot, a .22 is an awfully small missile to hit a moving target in a specific spot. The dogs won't stand still for you. There is a possibility of massively injuring the dog and having to go up to it and shoot again, which can be heartbreaking - even though it wants your chickens. Shotgun has a more definite kill zone. Just my 2 cents.

That is true. But sometimes the dog stands still(as in the last dog we shot...and it was one shot to the chest/heart) and you can't get close enough for a shotgun(most dogs who are habitual strays and are used to getting shot at), then you have to use the .22, which has ammo that is cheap and accessible, doesn't travel quite as far as other rifles if you miss, and is very, very quiet compared to other guns. Quiet is imperative when shooting a neighbor's dog. Trust me.

We keep both tools on hand for both eventualities, so both are a good choice for farm chores such as this. A hollow point .22 can put down a dog quickly if you are any good at all with a gun.

 

[TexasLisa]

I was very stupid..... I have been driving my Grandmas car for errands for about a year now....

Did some errands today... signed papers to take a car off insurance because I sold it.... Went to a diesel truck place to price batteries.... Went to Pep boys to price batteries.... Went to Sushi for lunch.... When I came out Grandmas car was gone.... zip ... .nada....

No keys latched to may purse.... dont remember locking the car. Distracted about the stuff I still needed to do....

Grandma is surprisingly Ok with it..... Lost my manuscript and my walker.....
Police filed a report took my statement and info took grandmas info.... Mom came to the restaurant and picked me up. then Went through the whole thing again with grandmas insurance company.... Tripple A.

I am going to bed soon.

deb

Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. It would be nice if you could find your manuscript and walker!

Lisa