tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post151007148745311416..comments2024-03-26T15:30:39.733-07:00Comments on Rainy Day Thoughts: Luck was with usRain Trueaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-43729333909754685252010-08-02T18:23:17.687-07:002010-08-02T18:23:17.687-07:00It's good you were able to scare of that Cayot...It's good you were able to scare of that Cayote with your fabulous "PRIMAL SCREAM"...I hate that you know he will be back--he sure was bold, wasn't he? One, ir seems, must be ever vigilant there on The Farm.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-24451296172861986202010-08-01T11:33:01.694-07:002010-08-01T11:33:01.694-07:00I don't think a guard dog or pig would help us...I don't think a guard dog or pig would help us much. Some think lamas do but it's one more mouth to feed. Reality is fencing will be the best security and that will be difficult on the creek side where the coyote came up this time. About half our place is along that meandering creek and that makes it tough.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-54218577652800783692010-08-01T11:30:22.670-07:002010-08-01T11:30:22.670-07:00I love Babe. Of course, it unfortunately hits at t...I love Babe. Of course, it unfortunately hits at the reality of farm life, imaginary or not, some of these animals are raised to be eaten :( It's what I don't like about it but I console myself with giving them all the best life I can until the end comes which for some will come sooner than others.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-5437224733088041192010-08-01T11:05:59.485-07:002010-08-01T11:05:59.485-07:00I realize the subject is quite serious and the thr...I realize the subject is quite serious and the threat to your flock a true danger, but I can't help but think of the movie "Babe", which I love and would hope that maybe such a dedicated friend of the wooley ones might one day grace your pastures and help out. "Bar Ram You."---it worked for Babe, in addition to a shotgun.... :)<br />ps. Nothing wrong with coyote slippers or mud rug.mandthttp://adgitadiaries.blog-city.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-13290236971540495672010-08-01T09:06:59.224-07:002010-08-01T09:06:59.224-07:00Boy you said it well, Tara, especially the pure du...Boy you said it well, Tara, especially the pure dumb luck part ;)Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-37971291017374087092010-08-01T08:52:01.852-07:002010-08-01T08:52:01.852-07:00what a story -- you and Farm Boss live close to wh...what a story -- you and Farm Boss live close to where the action is, unlike most people. This is such a primal story - life, death, the weak and the strong. And plain dumb luck. That is life! Thanks for sharing.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-7868484582236963852010-07-31T18:16:22.095-07:002010-07-31T18:16:22.095-07:00LOL...They are supposedly similar to 22 mag but fa...LOL...They are supposedly similar to 22 mag but faster velocity and shoot straighter so more accurate at longer distances.Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-91343776213018033152010-07-31T17:55:50.925-07:002010-07-31T17:55:50.925-07:00Farm Boss has a .22 magnum and likes the plastic t...Farm Boss has a .22 magnum and likes the plastic tip bullets for more power. Heaven forbid that you just gave him another gun to buy......Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-86581713450400313962010-07-31T17:43:57.013-07:002010-07-31T17:43:57.013-07:00Wow I guess it was lucky for the lamb, lucky for y...Wow I guess it was lucky for the lamb, lucky for you and lucky for the coyote since he got away. Scary that it would come that close to people. Only thing to do with one like that is shoot it. Have you shot the new .17 caliber varmit rifles that are out? I friend just got one for his ranch and he said it is very fun to shoot.Ingineer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319022726561229313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-74148697482886785122010-07-31T16:45:37.719-07:002010-07-31T16:45:37.719-07:00We do have handguns and holsters but when he's...We do have handguns and holsters but when he's working like under the tractor, it wouldn't help. What would have helped is if he had been more aware of the sheep's signals. When they came running, he didn't stop to think why. IF he had, he would have turned and gone to the barnyard, gotten there possibly before the coyote got the lamb down and might have gotten off a good shot. He said he might've chosen differently than me if he had come there first even with the lamb down. There was time to get a shot at the coyote but not time to keep the lamb alive also. He's tougher than I am and likely would have taken the shot and let the lamb go. He said he did that once before. It is a choice and he might be right in what he would do but I wanted it to live if possible. My scream of rage scared it about as much as any gun ;)<br /><br />We were out there today, both had rifles (I was also pulling weeds to the back) and had the sheep out hoping the coyote would come out of hiding. It didn't. I don't have the patience of a hunter and as I told Farm Boss, his main goal is to kill the coyote. My main goal is to keep the sheep alive. Mine might be shortsighted but so be it.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-66080429110899001842010-07-31T16:21:18.756-07:002010-07-31T16:21:18.756-07:00Would it help for Farm Boss to carry something lik...Would it help for Farm Boss to carry something like a .22 cal handgun that is with him all the time? It wouldn't reach out far enough nor be accurate enough to actually hit the coyote but they are loud and just firing it into the ground might be enough to send the coyote on its way. It would be easier to have with him all the time, freeing his hands as carrying a rifle wouldn't do.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381970360203140143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-84933311774053006052010-07-31T12:00:48.450-07:002010-07-31T12:00:48.450-07:00I am so glad you got there in time and were able t...I am so glad you got there in time and were able to let out a scream. I wonder if I can scream, but I remember that I did a pretty good job of it when imitating one when I was in your truck. ;-) I think I startled you and Farm Boss. I sure startled myself.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-21910527110225191882010-07-31T09:40:20.818-07:002010-07-31T09:40:20.818-07:00Rapid heart beat as I read this.
Hope the little o...Rapid heart beat as I read this.<br />Hope the little one is alright.<br />Several neighbors have shared there are coyotes near my woods home. I have not seen any. My resued little Callie (dog) is only about 28 lbs. She wanders the woods early in the morning. Hope she stays safe.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22918248.post-52101879852313484682010-07-31T08:56:42.213-07:002010-07-31T08:56:42.213-07:00That is a bit too close for comfort, isn't it?...That is a bit too close for comfort, isn't it? I'm always surprised when I see coyotes out hunting during the day. I don't know why I expect them to be dawn and dusk hunters, but I do. Would a good, well-trained shepherd type dog help keep the coyotes at bay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com