11-18-2011, 06:17 AM
There are both bad owners & feral dogs...and some owners that are not bad, but for them, the dog is more of hunting tool and/or food item, rather than a pet...
There are also feral cats, goats, sheep, cattle, mongoose, rats, mice... & some neighbors.... - so farming is not without predators & competition (esp. if you want to raise 'pure' strains...) Without a VERY adequate fence - un-breached, solid, strong & protected, either good barb or electric - you will always be dealing with these intruders.
ETA: Motorcycles: Hubby has been lifelong rider, did not have one for a few years here (he doesn't really enjoy rain riding & the east side there is always that potential most days & other vehicles can be way over on the crazy side of driving). Got a small bike - 250- a couple of years ago for west side riding & just dropped the bike on his knee on an intersection in Kona that had a wee bit of rain....& oil....so he is currently waiting to ride again...
There are also feral cats, goats, sheep, cattle, mongoose, rats, mice... & some neighbors.... - so farming is not without predators & competition (esp. if you want to raise 'pure' strains...) Without a VERY adequate fence - un-breached, solid, strong & protected, either good barb or electric - you will always be dealing with these intruders.
ETA: Motorcycles: Hubby has been lifelong rider, did not have one for a few years here (he doesn't really enjoy rain riding & the east side there is always that potential most days & other vehicles can be way over on the crazy side of driving). Got a small bike - 250- a couple of years ago for west side riding & just dropped the bike on his knee on an intersection in Kona that had a wee bit of rain....& oil....so he is currently waiting to ride again...