tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post756578542942094433..comments2023-11-16T06:56:25.495-04:00Comments on Blog - Susan Black Art: wild dogsSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-16322171093023473932009-01-19T16:52:00.000-04:002009-01-19T16:52:00.000-04:00Every once in a while there is a coyote that wande...Every once in a while there is a coyote that wanders through my yard and over to the neighbor's and grabs a chicken and then wanders back through my yard to who knows where to eat I suppose. We haven't had a problem with them here (except for my neighbors chickens) and I don't know what it's like to lose an animal to another animal. I guess I'm saying that I feel for both.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-59540862562452808852009-01-19T11:15:00.000-04:002009-01-19T11:15:00.000-04:00What a good post, Susan. It brings about a very g...What a good post, Susan. It brings about a very good and heartfelt discussion that touches everyone in different ways.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for the chuckle this morning. (Referring to your "and I do scream like a girl if one happens to innocently find itself strolling along my bed sheets" comment) hee hee<BR/><BR/>**hugs**mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200927211755492605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-68472348548087459662009-01-19T02:07:00.000-04:002009-01-19T02:07:00.000-04:00I just arrived here by blog-hopping from Willow's....I just arrived here by blog-hopping from Willow's. I enjoyed your blog, your pets are adorable and I just watched Wuthering Heights Part 1 this evening, thank you for the PBS alert! I would love to read your opinion about it as I will write a little bit about it myself later. Loved the spider photos.The Pink Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006823919205286012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-45326884542180128792009-01-18T23:54:00.000-04:002009-01-18T23:54:00.000-04:00I found this an interesting post on many levels Su...I found this an interesting post on many levels Susan. When we were in Wales, we met a woman who was fascinated with, and always on the look-out for, Native American Indian dogs, for her breeding program with these beautiful dogs she bought back earlier from the U.S to Wales.She said it was very hard to find true species as most had been inbred with coyotes.Some of the dogs resulting from her program looked like huskies, some more like our Australian dingoes. I understand coyotes, like our dingoes cannot help but be predatory.Because of this the Dingo Fence was built in Australia during the 1880's. It was originally built as a rabbit-proof fence in 1884 but converted to a dog-proof fence in 1914,6 foot high and also underground, to keep dingoes from the North away from sheep flocks in South Australia and Queensland.I just thought you may be interested that it is one of the longest structures on the planet, and the world's longest fence(5,614 km's.)...also, I too cannot kill spiders.My husband shudders when I capture the occasional big furry Huntsman spider to release outside.Redback spiders though, are a definite no-no. Deadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-79801600804566852692009-01-18T15:10:00.000-04:002009-01-18T15:10:00.000-04:00I love the photos! I was excited to find a ladybug...I love the photos! I was excited to find a ladybug in our window sill. I put it on my plant, since I thought I spotted aphids starting. <BR/><BR/>P.S. We have foxes, and raccoons. But both have been scare lately with -30 C. temperatures!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-25038578105934318782009-01-18T14:46:00.000-04:002009-01-18T14:46:00.000-04:00We have coyotes in the area for the first time in ...We have coyotes in the area for the first time in my memory. I know it is because they have lost habitat and are looking for a place to live. Our neighborhood, being large and quite wooded, seems to meet their requirements. They do seem to be rather transient.... they leave every few months and it will be months before they return. They have gotten several family cats and one small dog was grabbed right in front of his horrified owner several weeks ago while on a walk late at night. It is scary. I just wish they could be trapped and moved where they, and we, are out of harm's way. I'm also glad Edward and Apple are large dogs!!<BR/><BR/>We're counting the hours till Tuesday!!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-91538034519529496922009-01-18T12:29:00.000-04:002009-01-18T12:29:00.000-04:00... it's only when viewed from our eyes that their...... it's only when viewed from our eyes that their meals are actually indiscriminate. <BR/><BR/>I say yeah for the donkey !! sadly that would take away the thrill (and I'm not kidding) that people get from killing coyotes.<BR/><BR/>The wolf decimation that happened in and near Yellowstone was shameful. Yeah for the wolves (from Canada) successful reintroduction.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-65716646794055976712009-01-18T12:05:00.000-04:002009-01-18T12:05:00.000-04:00Coyotes and wolves are a touchy subject here as we...Coyotes and wolves are a touchy subject here as well. Wolves were re-introduced a few years ago and are doing well, thank you very much. Both types of "wild dogs" are beautiful to see in their element but are indiscriminate about their meals.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655189620056032790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-36973972477990917322009-01-18T09:30:00.000-04:002009-01-18T09:30:00.000-04:00Susan.....G'day! I can give you an opinion on this...Susan.....G'day! I can give you an opinion on this as we have a small cattle farm,23 head at present.<BR/>We do not have a Coyote problem at present but it could happen anyday.<BR/>We did see one in the field a few weeks ago around noon as we were eating lunch. He had smelled the afterbirth of the newborn Calf born that morning.They will kill and eat a new calf pronto!The Mother can do very little to stop it.Losing cattle is not only bad finacially, but it is devestating<BR/>emotionally as we are attached and have waited nine months for the birth.It's like getting a new granchild ! People around here who do have a problem with Coyotes usually buy a Donkey and put it with the cattle. Donkey's will keep Coyotes away.<BR/>I hated Spiders till I saw Charlotte's web......now I try and show mercy!<BR/> Stay warm and cozy?<BR/>Shuuuuuush...I'll not say a word!<BR/>You know....about the ???Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154679782170119347.post-33613569935692201882009-01-18T09:09:00.000-04:002009-01-18T09:09:00.000-04:00Last year I heard a pack of coyotes howling at nig...Last year I heard a pack of coyotes howling at night. It was the first and only time they've been heard at the Manor. At first I thought it was the TV and then realized it was coming from outside!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful spider pix! I dropped my camera yesterday and broke it! Waaaaaa!!! And a new one is not in the budget this month. :(Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.com