DONKEY or GUARD DOG??

kobo_ranch · Mar 4, 2010

We are looking for a donkey that might guard our sheep? Will they do that? Might want to also use them to break steers.... maybe.... but mainly for the sheep. Does anyone know of anyone that have them. We're in Central TX. Coyotes or dogs on the prowl!! HELP

SlickTxMaine · Mar 4, 2010

You might think about a mini donkey. We have one and he will get after strange dogs.....even ours sometimes! Some friends had a full size donkey in with their goats, and it actually killed two of the babies. If you get a full size, make sure he has been with goats or sheep previously.

kobo_ranch · Mar 4, 2010

SlickTxMaine said:
You might think about a mini donkey. We have one and he will get after strange dogs.....even ours sometimes! Some friends had a full size donkey in with their goats, and it actually killed two of the babies. If you get a full size, make sure he has been with goats or sheep previously.

Been looking can't seem to find any that have been with sheep OR guard dogs for that matter... all goats?? I've heard a coyote could kill a miniture??

Cattledog · Mar 4, 2010

make sure it is a female. Much easier on your livestock. Jacks can be pretty mean.

LIMO · Mar 4, 2010

I have seen them listed on Craigs List under Farm and Agriculture.

kfacres · Mar 4, 2010

yes donkeys could be your best option.. guard the sheep, and break the calves.. I would think they'd work great dual purpose.... Guard dogs work great, if you can keep them home... Many also use llamas... I've seen all 3 working great, and sometimes together...

littlemyron12 · Mar 5, 2010

I have a donkey that will break calves. He is for sale. Hes also big enough to take on coyotes but we really dont have that problem up here in PA so im not sure how he will react to them. Let me know if you are interested. thank you

BGF · Mar 5, 2010

I have three I use for goat protection and breaking calves to lead. I have one I have used just a little , and he seemed to know what to do on the breaking calf end of things. that I would sell located near kansas City.

BCCC · Mar 5, 2010

We have 5 donkeys. 2 jacks and 3 jennys. I have used them to break calves, and they work great. I need to get rid of a couple so I'd give ya one. We have a two that are brown and white and 3 that are all brown.

countrypapa · Mar 5, 2010

BCCC said:
We have 5 donkeys. 2 jacks and 3 jennys. I have used them to break calves, and they work great. I need to get rid of a couple so I'd give ya one. We have a two that are brown and white and 3 that are all brown.

where are you located

kobo_ranch · Mar 6, 2010

BCCC said:
We have 5 donkeys. 2 jacks and 3 jennys. I have used them to break calves, and they work great. I need to get rid of a couple so I'd give ya one. We have a two that are brown and white and 3 that are all brown.

Are you in TX? would want a jenny i think... let me know. thanks

BCCC · Mar 6, 2010

We are in SW, KS. Can get them to Amarillo, TX

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