Protect Your Chickens Against These Common Predators
October 26, 2022There are plenty of wild critters eager to make a meal out of your chickens, so get to know common predators and effective deterrents for each.
Donkeys Make Great Small-Farm Livestock Guardians
September 12, 2022Donkeys are effective livestock guardian animals against predatory canines, though good training and certain considerations are important for keepers.
Hazing: For College Students and Coyotes
January 23, 2015If you have a coyote problem and aren’t quite ready to get out the shotgun, let me introduce you to the world of “Coyote Hazing.”
Urban Wildlife
February 6, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia A goldfinch outside my office window proves the beauty of urban wildlife. When I hear people who live in rural areas talk about their wildlife sightings, I feel pangs of envy. They have deer grazing in their backyards. They have a family of raccoons that visit the back porch every night. […]
Coyotes in the Midst
July 11, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia Seen as a nuisance by many, I see coyotes as animals that bring a little excitement to the night. A lot of people don’t like coyotes; they raid trashcans and eat the family cat. Some people are afraid of coyote attacks on their kids. But not me — I love coyotes. […]
A Hard Lesson
October 4, 2010Photo by Audrey Pavia Foxy loved her life as an urban barn cat. Everyone who has a barn cat knows the risks. Outdoor cats are susceptible to all kinds of dangers, and tend to have a shorter life span than their indoor counterparts. I know this and believe it. Yet I took a chance by […]
