Within weeks of moving to our new farm (located near Oreon's Mount
Hood National Forest and the Salmon-
Huckleberry Wilderness area), our first batch of bronze turkeys were
nearly all killed by coyotes in a single night. That put a damper on our
plans to raise grass-fed, pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, and poultry in a
natural setting. Coyote-proofing miles of fence line was impossible,
staying up all night long with spotlights was out of the question, and guns,
traps, and poison were out of step with our natural-methods philosophy.
After a great deal of research, we found the answer - Anatolian
Shepherd Livestock Guardian Dogs.
We chose Anatolian Shepherds because they are extremely effective
livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) and a natural solution to predation. They
are a beautiful, calm, loving, loyal and very intelligent breed. They are
large and powerful, but demonstrate a low prey instinct. They will NOT
herd or chase sheep or other animals, rather, if appropriately trained, they
are guardians and protectors of livestock and family.
Anatolians protect largely by providing a deterrence for would be
intruders, but will hold their ground if challenged by predators including
wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, raccoons, and eagles. They live
and bond with their livestock full-time, and patrol their territory regularly.
They are acutely aware of any changes or threat to their territory,
livestock, and family.
Due to their double coats and summer shedding, Anatolians thrive in
coldest winters, wettest springs, and hottest summers with little or no
protection. Unlike their longer-haired cousins, the Great Pyrenees,
Anatolian's shorter coats are always carefree and beautiful.
Without Anatolians, a farm like ours (free-range with many predators)
simply would not be possible. At Cascade Meadows Farm we are strictly
interested in working Anatolians with outstanding livestock guardian
abilities and excellent breed conformation. For that reason, our dogs
come from one of the United States' premier breeders of working
Anatolians - Lucky Hit Ranch in Texas.
Hood National Forest and the Salmon-
Huckleberry Wilderness area), our first batch of bronze turkeys were
nearly all killed by coyotes in a single night. That put a damper on our
plans to raise grass-fed, pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, and poultry in a
natural setting. Coyote-proofing miles of fence line was impossible,
staying up all night long with spotlights was out of the question, and guns,
traps, and poison were out of step with our natural-methods philosophy.
After a great deal of research, we found the answer - Anatolian
Shepherd Livestock Guardian Dogs.
We chose Anatolian Shepherds because they are extremely effective
livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) and a natural solution to predation. They
are a beautiful, calm, loving, loyal and very intelligent breed. They are
large and powerful, but demonstrate a low prey instinct. They will NOT
herd or chase sheep or other animals, rather, if appropriately trained, they
are guardians and protectors of livestock and family.
Anatolians protect largely by providing a deterrence for would be
intruders, but will hold their ground if challenged by predators including
wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, raccoons, and eagles. They live
and bond with their livestock full-time, and patrol their territory regularly.
They are acutely aware of any changes or threat to their territory,
livestock, and family.
Due to their double coats and summer shedding, Anatolians thrive in
coldest winters, wettest springs, and hottest summers with little or no
protection. Unlike their longer-haired cousins, the Great Pyrenees,
Anatolian's shorter coats are always carefree and beautiful.
Without Anatolians, a farm like ours (free-range with many predators)
simply would not be possible. At Cascade Meadows Farm we are strictly
interested in working Anatolians with outstanding livestock guardian
abilities and excellent breed conformation. For that reason, our dogs
come from one of the United States' premier breeders of working
Anatolians - Lucky Hit Ranch in Texas.
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