What does predator-friendly mean?
Predator-friendly means that we do not kill predators to prevent or stop them from harming our livestock. Instead we use preventative measures that hold predators at bay while livestock are in the area. One of our main tactics is with the use of guardian dogs. We bond guardian puppies to either sheep or goats by raising them with the animals. As the puppy grows it takes the herd on as its own and will protect it the same way it would protect its own family. Since our sheep and goats are constantly moving to new locations the predators only have to share their areas with the dogs for a few days at a time. We have found in the 15 years we have had guardian dogs that a symbiotic relationship develops between the predators and guardian dogs where they respect each others territories.
