tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post5002287228531837525..comments2024-03-25T12:58:01.998-05:00Comments on Punkin's Patch: Woman Who Runs (After) Coyotesthecrazysheepladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-38690730279604828772011-02-25T11:52:51.243-05:002011-02-25T11:52:51.243-05:00Whew! The adventure! It amazing me how we should k...Whew! The adventure! It amazing me how we should know better, but being responsible for animals or kids we tend to throw caution to the wind and race INTO the danger! :) <br /><br />We know there's coyotes around here, but have never had a problem. Yet. I miss our guard donkey though. We do have stray dogs (a lot!) and she certainly proved her mettle with them!Jamie Oliver (@va_grown)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15707846929465671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-80515566595993917582011-02-22T22:34:47.027-05:002011-02-22T22:34:47.027-05:00Are you sure the sheep were not backing Hanks play...Are you sure the sheep were not backing Hanks play or protecting you. I would'nt want to cheese off a mob of overprotective sheep. Grahm cracks me up, always the opprotunist..:-)Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502488287339607228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-40811668600159235942011-02-22T16:00:45.179-05:002011-02-22T16:00:45.179-05:00Good for Hank! We hope he got a refill on his foo...Good for Hank! We hope he got a refill on his food bowl! In our part of Texas, we have quite a load of coyotes and stray dogs, but fortunately for our herds we have good quality fencing and four dedicated LGD's. We couldn't do without them. There isn't much more comforting than to see big old 100+ pound, muscular, dedicated white dogs announcing to those yipping coyotes to not bother coming around their territory! We read your blog and hope that you'll seriously consider getting Hank a helper.Ken and Mary of Fancy Fibers Farmhttp://www.fancyfibers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-48790025233598383672011-02-22T15:52:49.416-05:002011-02-22T15:52:49.416-05:00I am NOT a fan of coyotes...never. They are dange...I am NOT a fan of coyotes...never. They are dangerous and can attack humans if they want. I'm glad you are safe, the sheep are safe and Hank is safe. Not greater treat do coyotes like than to lure a dog out into an opening and then ....<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-49724186722561639332011-02-22T08:43:52.286-05:002011-02-22T08:43:52.286-05:00Life (and death) on the farm is never ..ever...dul...Life (and death) on the farm is never ..ever...dull.<br /><br />Glad everyone is safe...good boy Hank, extra cookies for you today!cyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006126625281714507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-39146788161330229122011-02-22T07:48:21.669-05:002011-02-22T07:48:21.669-05:00Go Graham!Go Graham!melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252897236597700469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-65849562627862619032011-02-21T21:59:09.665-05:002011-02-21T21:59:09.665-05:00What a good boy Hank has turned out to be! That mu...What a good boy Hank has turned out to be! That must have been frightening, but it all turned out well. When we see or hear a hawk we change up the chicken routines, too. Got to love that Graham, the ultimate opportunist!flowerweaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903201215823510915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-55358255759963343892011-02-21T20:37:45.966-05:002011-02-21T20:37:45.966-05:00Good boy Hank! My sheep dog loves to chase coyote...Good boy Hank! My sheep dog loves to chase coyotes, too, but she's a herding dog - a huntaway. She's so fast she passes them and then since the chase is over, she quits and comes home. Doh. <br />I've chased a coyote through my small pasture in my nightgown, wearing rubber boots and carrying a shotgun - that I couldn't shoot straight because I was breathing too hard!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567171584953107044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-70363807102463560602011-02-21T19:51:57.540-05:002011-02-21T19:51:57.540-05:00I would not put that past him! ;-)I would not put that past him! ;-)thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-21622854241618607032011-02-21T19:46:47.833-05:002011-02-21T19:46:47.833-05:00I would have been hiding in a closet inside the ho...I would have been hiding in a closet inside the house - I think! A shepherdess has to wear so many hats...your story was very vivid. I could picture Hank racing after the prowlers, with you not far behind and your beautiful sheep running to stay close to you. Except for smart Graham! In fact, um, is it possible that Graham sent a message to the coyotes to create a distraction so he could have the dog food to himself?<br /><br />Nancy in IowaMom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173057786790186340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-68014444119745508172011-02-21T16:17:16.066-05:002011-02-21T16:17:16.066-05:00Wow! That scene makes me nervous just reading abo...Wow! That scene makes me nervous just reading about it. I hope those other suggestions help to protect Hank as well as the sheep.<br />Your hard work and devotion to your sheep have earned you the title of "Shepherdess", and they do you by your voice. How rewarding ;-)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940843539715709646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-855797652544448542011-02-21T10:20:34.089-05:002011-02-21T10:20:34.089-05:00That is very cool, Shepherdess!!
My dog always c...That is very cool, Shepherdess!! <br /><br />My dog always chases after coyotes. I often wonder if she catches them and what happens then.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-75116826771714939262011-02-21T09:59:18.292-05:002011-02-21T09:59:18.292-05:00Please be careful about letting Hank go out after ...Please be careful about letting Hank go out after those coyotes. A sheep farmer just outside of my town had 2 LGDs. The coyotes lured the one dog away and attacked it in a group. Then they knew to go in and kill the other dog. They also got a few sheep too!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665272462573135734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-44849503636508377132011-02-21T09:49:31.402-05:002011-02-21T09:49:31.402-05:00What a sweet story and a testament to your love an...What a sweet story and a testament to your love and care. Hooray for Hank - go gett'em, boy! I can almost see the faces of the sheep as they clustered in the paddock area following you. What sweet animals!<br />Oh, except for Graham! Poor Hank is out working hard and look at the thanks he gets!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-10449551619450045882011-02-21T09:24:38.620-05:002011-02-21T09:24:38.620-05:00Excellent story! Drama, heroes, comedy and a happ...Excellent story! Drama, heroes, comedy and a happy ending. Hank is THE BEST. I hope we never have an incident that necessitates having a LGD here, but IF it happens I'll be looking for a Hank. BTW.....when you were running after Hank and yelling, we you yelling anything that could be confused with "cookies"? Just a thought....... :-)<br />RobinRobinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-83885081283962178072011-02-21T08:22:13.177-05:002011-02-21T08:22:13.177-05:00Oh I just read your comment, we must have been typ...Oh I just read your comment, we must have been typing at the same time. We do keep the radio on in the barn 24/7 and the coyotes have stayed further out ever since. It is mostly talk radio on that station in the night and music during the day.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306393089259457114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-63804460117476575552011-02-21T08:18:44.816-05:002011-02-21T08:18:44.816-05:00Thanks for sharing that story. That would be some...Thanks for sharing that story. That would be something I have been known to do...run after coyotes but usually in my PJ's in the middle of the night. I don't have a LGD but my two German Shorthaired Pointers like to think they are. One of these days I should look into getting a LGD but I think my inside dogs would spend all night barking at the outside one.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306393089259457114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-12136072809004269472011-02-21T08:05:39.532-05:002011-02-21T08:05:39.532-05:00That's a good question - how one dog can prote...That's a good question - how one dog can protect against several coyotes. I know in more remote areas people run several LGDs because coyotes and packs of domestic dogs will "divide and conquer". We really aren't remote and don't have a huge flock and they come up to the "safe" paddocks and barn at night so we were told one dog would be enough. I'll ask and get back with you.<br /><br />About 20 minutes later, the coyotes showed up in or near the front horse field. Hank ran out there and again they split. I was concerned about this "coyote carnival" behavior and called one of my gurus and she said when the pups are getting ready to be born, the females kick the males out of the dens and they band up and run around creating havoc.<br /><br />She recommended changing something at the barn to keep them guessing. In our case we don't leave lights on, so last night I did. Tonight I'll leave the light off, but turn a radio on. Something different each night.<br /><br />And yes, we do have a gun up there and I wouldn't hesitate to use it...as long as there was no chance I'd miss and hit Hank.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-90375469666330059822011-02-21T05:55:36.886-05:002011-02-21T05:55:36.886-05:00How neat that the sheep wanted to be with you! Gr...How neat that the sheep wanted to be with you! Graham eating Hank's food is too funny! Take care of each other!<br /><br />Jean-MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-38162758196733794552011-02-21T02:29:08.129-05:002011-02-21T02:29:08.129-05:00The guards ARE priceless, aren't they? I hav...The guards ARE priceless, aren't they? I have noticed that when ours is in "lock down mode" barking, the sheep take notice, and want to be close to him. <br /><br /><br />Loved your story.. bad guys, hero, oh wait, heroes, and of course, the one that stayed behind to eat the dog food.<br /><br />Be careful out there.<br /><br />and some trivia for you -indian name for "woman who runs coyotes" = crazysheepladytonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832436411186572848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-69861544271132861142011-02-21T00:32:22.064-05:002011-02-21T00:32:22.064-05:00Sara, that sounds so scary. I love your blog beca...Sara, that sounds so scary. I love your blog because I am a "city girl" that thinks I would like to be a "country girl". It gives me an insight to what life would be like. I am confused as to why one dog is a threat to a pack of coyotes? To me it sounds like sending dear Hank out on a suicide mission. I know you love all of your kids and would not let any of them be in danger so I'm looking for an education. Thanks.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849696894736822970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-66641691611135744022011-02-21T00:18:34.979-05:002011-02-21T00:18:34.979-05:00Someone said it was Coyote mating season..we hear ...Someone said it was Coyote mating season..we hear them howling here too..but farther away..about a half a mile. They are mean. Hank will keep you all safe..he is a great guard dog:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-6331485980147015612011-02-20T23:18:47.385-05:002011-02-20T23:18:47.385-05:00well, that is what i would have done and but it wa...well, that is what i would have done and but it wasn't smart. you better take a weapon next time. i am so glad none of your sheep 'babies' have been harmed. and your pyr is awesome. i would have three or four if i were allowed. someone told me that if you play the radio at night, it keeps the coyotes away. guess it doesn't have to be loud, just stick one out near the arena...worth a try. then they will get out of the habit of coming around...animals are all smart, no matter the species.Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-20278421783188377652011-02-20T22:01:56.236-05:002011-02-20T22:01:56.236-05:00What a great boy Hank is--he is like our Shep. I d...What a great boy Hank is--he is like our Shep. I don’t know how we would ever sleep without him. My husband swears he is going to start sleeping in the barn with our animals for fear of something happening to them but Shep takes that fear away--at least 80%. We love him so much :)Verde Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551515900687338284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-51387872299759976692011-02-20T21:53:29.105-05:002011-02-20T21:53:29.105-05:00I love your 'sign off'.
I also love Hank!...I love your 'sign off'.<br /><br />I also love Hank! I remember when you first got him. What a treasure he has turned out to be. <br /><br />Advice for the shepherdess:<br />if your sheep are going to insist on running to <b>you</b> when danger threatens, perhaps YOU should stay in the barn...<br /><br />I'm just sayin...<br /><br />;-)<br /><br />Take care of each other!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.com