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Post by Mr Hood on Nov 3, 2016 9:48:05 GMT
Yeah, it's those that's Skinwalkers taking your goats, silently, invisibly secreting them away.
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Post by albion on Nov 11, 2016 20:25:49 GMT
"The National Park Rangers are advising hikers to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter. They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge. Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away. It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper."
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Post by Mr Hood on Nov 11, 2016 20:57:03 GMT
I'm being vigilant for Kitten scat, it's worth a tenner around here
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Post by almagata on Nov 12, 2016 5:45:00 GMT
"The National Park Rangers are advising hikers to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter. They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge. Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away. It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper." I've saw a black bear last fall on the trails near my house and it took off running when it saw me. I've also seen bear tracks. I attached a picture of some that were very fresh from last fall on the beach at the lake. Bears were down very low last year. We had a huge acorn crop and they were feasting. We have not had many acorns in the area this year so I don't know what they are feeding on to fatten up for the winter. When I was in Montana last week we visited an animal refuge/rehab facility and they had some grizzly bears. Oh my! They are HUGE. I don't know how you would ever maintain your composure if one was galloping toward you on the trail. Attachments:
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Post by albion on Nov 21, 2016 1:14:32 GMT
I am still amazed at how many animals are running across my place at night. But here is the best photo yet. This was at 8am this morning. It is a beautiful animal. Attachments:
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Post by albion on Jul 9, 2017 7:32:26 GMT
Some more pics from my trailcams.
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Post by albion on Jul 9, 2017 7:38:34 GMT
Does that coyote look like it might be part Australian Healer?
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Post by almagata on Jul 9, 2017 10:15:46 GMT
Your deer are so red. Ours seem more tan. The coyote does have the blotchy healer thing going on. Your goat is so formal with his spats and tux on but he kind of looks like he might give a person a butt if given the opportunity with his big horns.
Many years ago I worked for a veterinarian and the owner of the hospital bought a baby goat. He lived at the hospital and became somewhat of a mascot but he grew up and he started butting occasional customers so the owner decided that he needed to be relocated. Well, one of the receptionists was quite fond of "William" so she decided to move to Central California on some property so she could keep the goat. I don't know what happened to her or William but I always pictured her with a goat driving up Highway 1 in her two door compact to their new home. William did not have as much style as your guy. He was just brown.
That's a good trail cam. It is capturing good color even when the light is dim.
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Post by albion on Sept 13, 2017 2:22:11 GMT
Another local guy got this picture of a giant bobcat on his property. I think I would call him "Mr Bobcat, sir", if I ever happened to run into him at my bird coop. Attachments:
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Post by almagata on Sept 13, 2017 5:58:11 GMT
Everyone has great game cams!
I've saw a bobcat chase geese out into the lake a few years ago. It never occurred to me that a cat would run 25 feet out into the water in pursuit of dinner. The geese were so loud. Their noise is what caught my attention first. I knew the geese could not see me yet since I was on the trail around a curve.
I'm still waiting for my mountain lion encounter. :-)
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Post by albion on Dec 10, 2017 16:28:01 GMT
Its nervous time back here on the ranch. I have had 11 new babies this week and looking for 3 to 6 more before the end of the week. Its hard enough just counting them let alone stopping them from getting out, getting caught in something, or a predator getting them. So far I have lost three. Two fell into, of all things, a rabbit burrow, and I had to get a shovel to dig them out. But by then it was too late. And another was so large that the head would not pass through the cervix. I had to rush her down to the vet, but again it was too late. I paid $600 to save a $150 goat. Now she has her own little pen, and is getting alfalfa, sweet feed, and all the hay she wants. The neighbor kids named her Panda Bear, and I couldnt just let her go. Attachments:
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Post by almagata on Dec 10, 2017 19:11:47 GMT
Baby goats are so darn cute.
I had no idea little goats were inclined to get into trouble. I always thought they were precocious rugged little climber athletes like their parents.
I'm glad you saved your goat even if it cost a bit. Being a gentleman farmer comes with a price...perhaps kindness?
Post more pictures if you get a chance. I can never see enough of the babies.
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Post by albion on Dec 12, 2017 0:29:42 GMT
I take pics of them all the time. It helps in knowing when they were born and to whom. I had another set of twins this morning. I watched the two of them being born this morning. I gave them an hour or so and then went and got them and brought them to a safe place. I didnt hear them give out a cry until I went and picked them up, and then they gave out a cry, and their Momma instantly knew their voices. I am keeping the newest in a separate pen until they get their feet under them. Then I transfer them to the Momma's pen and they all get to play together. Right now the oldest of them are learning how to run and jump. They dont know why they are doing it, they just love it. I have an old cedar tree stump I put in there for them to jump on. I think I have a pic of one of them standing on it. In a few days they will be jumping off of it like crazy skateboarders.
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Post by albion on Dec 12, 2017 0:43:53 GMT
There is nothing like just sitting and drinking a cup of coffee and watching them play in the early morning sunshine.
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Post by almagata on Dec 12, 2017 3:25:32 GMT
They are so incredibly cute.
One of the only reasons why I go the the State Fair anymore is to go to the petting zoo. I'm a sucker for goat eyes.
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