[AlpacaTalk] Re: Dogs? Coyotes? killed my only 3 females alpacas left, help with any information
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. What a horrible thing to have to deal with. I just want to say to never let anyone make you feel that you are wrong for morning any loss. They may just be animals to some people but they are a part of our lives and it is only right that we should morn their passing. I cry over the loss of one of my beloved animals as much if not more than the loss a close friend or family member.
We started our herd with just 2 young males and in no time I came to love them very much. When one of them got sick less then a month later I cried for weeks. I still cry when I think about him and how gentle he was. Heck, I still cry over the loss of my Sam and it has been over a year since he was hit and killed by a car. I also cry when we sell an alpaca even though I know they are going to a good home. They are a part of my family and I miss them. So there is nothing wrong with shedding tears for something you care very much for.
We worry a great deal about something getting to the herd including coyotes, neighborhood dogs and now we heard that a cougar has been seen in the area. A little over a year ago we got a border collie/pyranees mix and a full blood pyranees as puppies. We put them in with the alpacas the day we brought them home. They are the best investment we could have ever made. They are now almost full grown and work as a team to protect the herd. One stays close to the alpacas and the other goes out to challenge what ever is causing the threat. They were never trained to do this, they do it by instinct. You might want to consider doing this if you choose to start again. And like others have urged, don't give up. Give yourselves time to morn and look into the many options out there.
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> I have lost 3 of my females in the last two years. One to cancer, one to undeveloped lungs, and one to a throat abcess. Sometime last night I lost the last three females that I had left. I went out and ones throat was tore open, and the other two were chewed on the rear end. Was this dogs? Coyotes? I don't know what to do. The vet said it was probaly dogs, the cops said it was probaly coyotes. These animals were a huge part of my life. They were not only my only hope of retirement, they were a huge part of my heart. I loved these animals so much. I am so heartbroken I can barely stop crying. I had llamas in with them and in surronding pastures. I still owe money on these animals and I don't have anything left now of my dream except for my 2 males. I am sorry to keep going on. We are self employed and my husband said there was no way to replace them. My dream is gone because of some dogs or coyotes. Thank everyone for any info in advance and for listening. God Bless.
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