wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 So now I.am worried about it getting our chickens and....... KIDS :001_huh:...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Did you ever watch the old Hailey Mills Parent Trap? They have mountain lion protection tips in that:D I am sorry about your rabbits. Is there a way to lock things down more so your place was a one off hit rather than becoming a regular snack stop? Edited September 13, 2012 by Northwest_Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 So sorry you lost your rabbits. :grouphug: Coyotes got our cat this past spring. Luckily we don't have to worry about mountain lions. How did you know what got them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 So sorry you lost your rabbits. :grouphug:Coyotes got our cat this past spring. Luckily we don't have to worry about mountain lions. How did you know what got them? We saw tracks and had the sheriff out to look. He said he is positive it was a lion based on the tracks and the way it broke the hutch open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh no! I don't think I could let Dd out and about with a mountain lion roaming. That's so scary! We had something similar in our town, but it was a couple of miles up the hill, and I just waited until there was good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh, no! Keep your kids close! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Are they known to attack kids or adults? I mean, the kids have to play outside, get fresh air. What are you planning to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear about your rabbits :( Mountain lions are scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Are they known to attack kids or adults? I mean, the kids have to play outside, get fresh air. What are you planning to do? I *think* they are mostly out at night. It was around midnight or so when the dog started freaking out by the doors and windows. Kids are staying in after dinner and dh is teaching me to use a gun :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I *think* they are mostly out at night. It was around midnight or so when the dog started freaking out by the doors and windows. Kids are staying in after dinner and dh is teaching me to use a gun :/ Actually around dusk is the worst time for them. So generally speaking the kids should be fine but keep the dog indoors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I haven't heard of many attacks on people but I don't doubt it would happen if a person/child were there alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I haven't heard of many attacks on people but I don't doubt it would happen if a person/child were there alone. Do you have nearby neighbors? Maybe if more people were outside together, while the kids play, a lion would not approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I guess the danger is the lion might confuse little kids with little animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I guess the danger is the lion might confuse little kids with little animals. It's also that Wyoming is in its worst drought ever and keeps having wildfire issues. It impacts game food supplies which can drive them too close to people. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The Beast in the Garden was on the CPO reading list for my dd last year. We both found the book interesting and unnerving. It immediately came to mind when I read the thread title. It's definitely a serious situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 It's also that Wyoming is in its worst drought ever and keeps having wildfire issues. It impacts game food supplies which can drive them too close to people. :( This is exactly it. We had a 65,000 acre fire right here in July. Its scary. Dh just got of the phone with the Game Warden. He is going to come over tomorrow and check things out and get some traps set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yeah I am freaked out. Our dog went nuts last night but didnt dare let her out because we thought it was a person. Turned all the lights on in the house and looked outside but didn't see anything. Dd's found a few paws, ears and lion tracks this morning. :scared: i am sorry about your rabbits. Watch your kids closely! Do you have a gun? If not, I would consider one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I *think* they are mostly out at night. It was around midnight or so when the dog started freaking out by the doors and windows. Kids are staying in after dinner and dh is teaching me to use a gun :/ Good. You may need to use it. If not on the lion, on the 150,000 ft spider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yikes :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :001_huh: I live in the mountain lion land and this isn't funny. I wouldn't let little ones out without supervision. :iagree: After watching ds get tracked by one at the zoo when he was around four yrs old, I would make it my mission to be outside at all times when my dc were out. It was scary and unnerving to watch, even with the creature behind a fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Good. You may need to use it. If not on the lion, on the 150,000 ft spider. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 :iagree:After watching ds get tracked by one at the zoo when he was around four yrs old, I would make it my mission to be outside at all times when my dc were out. It was scary and unnerving to watch, even with the creature behind a fence. Yeah. They are nasty things! We knew they were around here when we moved but as time goes by with nothing you get more and more lax. Guess this just goes to show you can't do that. A neighbor behind us (4 houses on our street, 4 behind us (same street) then HUGE hill into the Black Hills where they live) took a picture of one in his back yard in June. I REALLY hope it is the same one-- otherwise there are more than 1 :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I hope last night was uneventful and everything/everyone is safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sorry to hear about your rabbits! Is it mtn lions or coyotes where you're supposed to make yourself big when about to be attacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: I'm sorry to hear about the rabbits. We had a big problem with not-shy coyotes in the woods behind our street. They've moved on to greener pastures over the past few months, but for a long time the kids (both of them teens) didn't go outside after dark without a super bright flashlight, the pit bull, and a walking stick or two. Now we have guns in the house if they come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I *think* they are mostly out at night. It was around midnight or so when the dog started freaking out by the doors and windows. Kids are staying in after dinner and dh is teaching me to use a gun :/ You live in WY and don't know how to use a gun??? lol I thought all Wyomingites knew how to shoot. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yeah. They are nasty things! We knew they were around here when we moved but as time goes by with nothing you get more and more lax. Guess this just goes to show you can't do that. A neighbor behind us (4 houses on our street, 4 behind us (same street) then HUGE hill into the Black Hills where they live) took a picture of one in his back yard in June. I REALLY hope it is the same one-- otherwise there are more than 1 :001_huh: There's likely only 1. It would surprise me if there were more, but you never know, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's why we have the livestock guardian dogs. We were losing sooo many animals to the lions, bears and coyotes. We've not lost anything since getting them. The lion decided that our fancy registered Shetland sheep were even tastier than the horses... We have a few less coyotes as of last night. Heard the kill and the male Akbash came in covered in blood. Dogs 2, coyotes 0. :D Yes ma'am. A livestock guardian dog is very helpful when you live in areas such as the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Eeeek! Oh no! Sorry about the loss of your bunnies. I am a H.U.G.E. lover of Mountain Lions, however, I wouldn't want them eating my rabbit either. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yeah. They are nasty things! We knew they were around here when we moved but as time goes by with nothing you get more and more lax. Guess this just goes to show you can't do that. A neighbor behind us (4 houses on our street, 4 behind us (same street) then HUGE hill into the Black Hills where they live) took a picture of one in his back yard in June. I REALLY hope it is the same one-- otherwise there are more than 1 :001_huh: Hope it's not a teenager. Seriously, adult mountain lions at least know better what they are hunting and have some restraint. Younger ones are impulsive and more dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 After watching ds get tracked by one at the zoo when he was around four yrs old, I would make it my mission to be outside at all times when my dc were out. It was scary and unnerving to watch, even with the creature behind a fence. :D The Cougar at the zoo where we volunteer did this to DS13 once last year while we were raking outside of her enclosure. Honestly, we thought it was awesome to watch... but we're weird like that. Now, had that been in my yard it wouldn't have been so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You live in WY and don't know how to use a gun??? lol I thought all Wyomingites knew how to shoot. ;) Just most of us. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just most of us. ;) LOL. I love that about WY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm sorry, about the rabbits, and about the fear for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 You live in WY and don't know how to use a gun??? lol I thought all Wyomingites knew how to shoot. ;) Hey- I am not a native lol. Apparently dh says that is his mission now though- to teach me. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Well the Game Warden was here yesterday and said he thinks it is canine-- so it is either a coyote or wolf :001_huh: Not any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey- I am not a native lol. Apparently dh says that is his mission now though- to teach me. :001_huh: LOL Just trying to give you a hard time. Wolf or coyote, huh? Either one isn't a good idea around kids. What are your plans for handling everything? Traps? I've never dealt with this problem personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 LOL Just trying to give you a hard time. Wolf or coyote, huh? Either one isn't a good idea around kids. What are your plans for handling everything? Traps? I've never dealt with this problem personally. I know :001_smile: He (the game warden) said to let him know if we notice anymore and we will go from there. :001_huh: Yeah-- no. not playing around. We are keeping a gun around. He said they don't usually come this close to people (there are our 4 houses then 4 houses behind ours then a huge hill that leads to the Black Hills so it is complete wilderness back there for MILES and MILES. We are keeping a close eye with our gun ready. Keeping kids in front of the house where we can see them. Watching the chickens close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'll bring you some dogs! :D This might be a good idea!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey, Wyo has hunters safety online now, you just need supervised range time. It's only $10, too, and may be a good idea if you are trying to get proficient fast. If it is canine, it could be feral dogs, too. I'd warn the kids to stay away from strange dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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