Why are coyotes afraid of donkeys? Although used less commonly than dogs or llamas, a guard donkey can be an excellent guardian against coyotes or other predators. In search of a livestock guardian, ...

In previous posts, we have looked at how guard donkeys work and we’ve examined the pros and cons of using a donkey as a livestock guardian. If you are contemplating using a donkey, let’s look now at ...

Although often portrayed as moody and difficult to work with, donkeys, if trained right, can be loyal and effective farm hands that are naturally inclined to not only herd but also protect sheep and ...

MILANO - Coyotes and wild dogs were slaughtering calves on Herbie Vaughan's ranch in the Cedar Creek valley south of Milano until about eight years ago, when he took an old-timer's advice and ...

A Colorado rancher has brought in reinforcements to help him protect his livestock from wolves. Don Gittleson now has seven donkeys at his mountain ranch near Walden, close to the Wyoming border. On a ...

A Colorado rancher has brought in reinforcements to help him protect his livestock from wolves. Don Gittleson now has seven donkeys at his mountain ranch near Walden, Colo., close to the Wyoming ...