Do you have livestock guardians working for you? We’re looking for reader reports on your steadfast sentinels, be they dogs, llamas, donkeys, geese, or any other attentive animals. What are the best guardians to protect chickens from hawks? Are any guard animals effective against snakes? Have you had to deal with bears? Tell us about your experiences with predators and protectors by sending an email to Letters@MotherEarthNews.com. Pictures are welcome!
Thaddeus Christian is an editor with MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Right at the moment he is up to his knees in chickens, babies, and news articles. Find him onGoogle+.