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Old 12/17/08, 07:00 AM
 
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Friends captured these pictures. The elk are on our ridge. The lions are in the neighborhood. So far we've been very lucky and with the exception of the porcupines haven't been bothered. This is why I keep everyone locked up at night and a rifle ready.

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Old 12/17/08, 07:04 AM
 
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We don't hunt or allow others to hunt the elk. We love to watch them and give them sanctuary....the lions and bears on the other hand just make me incredibly nervous.
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Old 12/17/08, 07:14 AM
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I'm nervous just seeing the pictures! The elk are beautiful!
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Old 12/17/08, 07:51 AM
 
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both are beautiful! and yes, the cat would make me nervous, too.
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Old 12/17/08, 08:30 AM
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That cat is awesome. I have much respect for them. And I too would be incedibly nervous with them around.
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Old 12/17/08, 04:27 PM
 
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The neighbor who sent the cat pictures sends me them regularly. He hunts them and I think, partially, he just wants to make me nervous so I'll invite him to hunt on my property. We also have lots of bears. I've been really lucky and in good part I thank my Great Pyrs for keeping them at bay. I would like to let the goats come and go from the barn at night but I'm worried I'll wake up and someone will be missing ....so I lock everyone up at night....
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Old 12/17/08, 05:36 PM
 
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Hopefully the kitty will hang out with the elk crowd. Dont blem you none for keeping your goats locked up at night even with good protection!
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Old 12/17/08, 05:51 PM
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Nice pictures...I would freak if I came upon THAT kitty!
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Old 12/17/08, 06:21 PM
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I would faint DEAD AWAY if I saw a kitty like that The picture sure is cool though. And I love the elk
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Old 12/17/08, 09:22 PM
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I would of shoot the cougar not took a picture of it...lol
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Old 12/18/08, 06:05 AM
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Well, you know: elk herd = thriving cougar population.

I am so glad we don't have cougars here. OMG, if I looked up and saw that hanging from a tree!
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Old 12/18/08, 07:06 AM
 
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I know...sure makes me nervous about my goats. That's why I have fenced areas for them and don't let them have free range of the entire property...and also why I have two Great Pyrs. My dogs work really hard. At least through winter the bears are hibernating.
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Old 12/19/08, 04:28 PM
 
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WOW- that's a nice picture- and a little nerve racking!! I'll say I'd be nervous! You are very blessed to still have all your animals... I want a GP or two-
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Old 12/19/08, 06:33 PM
 
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WOW- that's a nice picture- and a little nerve racking!! I'll say I'd be nervous! You are very blessed to still have all your animals... I want a GP or two-
If you are anywhere near Colorado I will have a litter coming up. Both Gabby and Cody are wonderful guardians and have great lineage. They are loving and sweet to our family and very protective of our goats. Let me know if you are interested. I can send pictures of the parents to be.....which surely they will.....as my husband felt sorry for Cody and put him in with Gabby. Yesterday there was some romance although Gabby was playing hard to get.
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