Infographic: Pick Your Predator Patrol

Choosing the appropriate guardian animal for your farm can be tricky. Use this flow chart to whittle down your choices.

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by Kiringai EssieDecember 5, 2011
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Protecting your livestock from predators, such as coyotes, foxes and even bears, can be a daunting task. Luckily, there are other animals you can keep on the farm to help. Depending on your protection needs, a guardian dog, donkey or llama can help keep predatory animals away from your flock or herd. Find the best guardian animal for your farm using the flow chart below.

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