BetterHensandGardens
Ridin' The Range
There was a 2 yr. old Great Pyrenees (raised from 8 weeks in the cit)y which was advertised on Craigslist as needing a new farm home, neutered with all shots, but obviously has no herd experience (he did spend his first 8 weeks with Nigerian Dwarf goats but that's it). We have three Nigerian Dwarf does that have free run on four acres of wooded pasture during the day and will be freshening for the first time in the spring - so I volunteered to try to take him - hoping he could guard the goats and be happier in a farm environment.
Do you think this is a good idea, and what do I need to do when introducing the dog and goats? We have no prior experience with LGD's, but I would like to have one guarding the goats, particularly after they freshen in the spring. We do have coyotes, etc. in the area and this seemed like an opportunity to provide a better situation for both the dog and goats. However, I'm now a little unsure of how to proceed Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated
Do you think this is a good idea, and what do I need to do when introducing the dog and goats? We have no prior experience with LGD's, but I would like to have one guarding the goats, particularly after they freshen in the spring. We do have coyotes, etc. in the area and this seemed like an opportunity to provide a better situation for both the dog and goats. However, I'm now a little unsure of how to proceed Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated