Goats are valued at about $50 on the hoof. Most of them are pets around=20
here and money is not the problem.
Calves sometimes vary a lot in price but generally closer in the $25=20
range. Those I am most aware of are either Jersey or Holsteins. Dairy=20
Farmers are a very tender hearted lot. Even if a calf is destined for=20
the meat market it is not a simple matter of economics. They must have=20
mothers milk and protection from predators.
This is a mixed Agriculture area. A wandering Goat/Calf/Llama/Emu/Horse=20
belongs to someone. They are especially dangerous to night drivers so we=20
do what we can to help out.
This is not a frequent problem. However, we are a help each other kind=20
of community. My little 7 acre plot is embedded in the mix and the=20
animals are welcome here wild or domestic.
We are not vigilantes. With few exceptions unquestionable evidence=20
presented to the local law enforcement is sufficient to resolve the problem=
..
Good information is step one to a peaceful neighborhood.

On 10/4/2014 12:09 AM, NOPE9 YES wrote:
> How much does a goat or calf mean in $$$ ?
> How many have been killed ?
> How large an area do the goats and calves inhabit ?
> Small drones or battery powered sensors could detect
> the dogs , relay the
> info wirelessly and then a camera carrying drone could scoot
> over to the scene of the crime.

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John Ferrell W8CCW
    Julian NC 27283
  It is better to walk alone,
than with a crowd going the wrong direction.
                   --Diane Grant


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