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    Livestock Guardian Animals: Donkeys, Llamas, and Livestock Guardian Dogs to Protect Your Property and Stock
    Livestock Guardian Animals: Donkeys, Llamas, and Livestock Guardian Dogs to Protect Your Property and Stock
    Livestock Guardian Animals: Donkeys, Llamas, and Livestock Guardian Dogs to Protect Your Property and Stock
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    Livestock Guardian Animals: Donkeys, Llamas, and Livestock Guardian Dogs to Protect Your Property and Stock

    By Jim Mitchell

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    Would your farm benefit from a livestock guardian animal to defend your property and stock? Learn how donkeys, llamas, and livestock guardian dogs deal with threatening predators. Read about the instincts, abilities, and limitations of each type of livestock guardian. Then evaluate your needs and make the right livestock guardian decision for your farm, ranch, or homestead.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRural Living Today
    Release dateMar 15, 2013
    ISBN9781301594290
    Livestock Guardian Animals: Donkeys, Llamas, and Livestock Guardian Dogs to Protect Your Property and Stock
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    Jim Mitchell

    Jim Mitchell and his wife Marie live in the Pacific Northwest on a family farm they share with their children and grandchildren. They raise livestock, maintain a large garden, and participate in their local agricultural community. A specialist in rural property development, Jim enjoys assisting families find, develop, and maintain their rural properties. With a masters degree in civil engineering and more than 35 years of experience in commercial and residential development, Jim has overseen projects ranging from single-family residences to multi-million-dollar resorts. http://rurallivingtoday.com/

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