The raccoon needed to leave. It was getting smelly and probably close to toxic. If you left it, your guard dog could have gotten very sick. Cute donkies, very calm. Donkies are good. They also act as guard animals for the farm.
I have a giant breed he’s four years old now) and have him trained to know me as his alpha. He will give me anything I tell him to. I decided early on that since he was going to be so much bigger than me (I’m 120 pound, 54 year old female) that for both of our safety that I needed to train him early on to behave well, just in case he picked up something that I deem dangerous either to him or others and that dog of mine makes me so proud everyday! I preach train your pups from day one, no matter the breed to know who the alpha is but to do it with love and you’ll be amazed with the results! Love your content Kevin!
Go pick the coon up with a shovel and if Leski tries to bite you just tune him in with the shovel. Hopefully it is an aluminum one because there is only one boss and it ain’t him !
I do think you should have removed the raccoon after a day or two. My Belle was born wild, her prey drive is incredible. However, through training her "Leave It" carries a lot of weight. Especially if I use my correction voice. This was the most important thing I could have taught her because if I say Leave It she does. It saved a neighbors cat. It also has given me the chance to keep her from being bitten by a snake that she mistook for a stick.
I had a mini poodle pet dog many years ago. One day, I tried to clean his ears, apparently he had ear infections which I did not know. He turned to the side and got my middle finger. I went to the urgent care because the hand was swollen shortly after the bite. I then ended up five days in the hospital. The swollen first started from my hand, it then went up to my arm. By the four day, I saw the hand surgeon who had to cut out the infection spot on my finger. I was not sure if I would loose my hand, because the swollen was so bad. Thank God for the hand surgeon, he helped to save my hand. Be very careful even though it's your own pet! Thank you Keven for the video, it reminds me of my hand incidence. 💖💖💖
We always keep ham bones in the freezer for the dogs. When they chase off or even kill predators they get ham bones and we get rid of predators. Never had any trouble.
Hello this is just an observation and a suggestion but to save yourself the heartache please don't rever give your dogs any kind of pork bones as the dogs are chewing on them pork bones can splinter and the splinter become lodged in there throat, stomaches,band intestines = an emergency trip to the you know the on the chicken bones that has a bone that is attached and they come off and it'll puncture you know this gets hung in their throat or puncture their stomach or their intestines and a lot of times the dogs bleed to death before you can do anything about it save the beef bones and your dogs e and they're not going to
Hey Kevin , we always let our dogs keep their "prizes" for the night and if they didn't eat them we would take it out immediately. The Buzzards would smell it come in and attack the chickens so we had to remove the carcass. Y'all have beautiful humble ,caring and loving nature and we need a world full of more folks like Y'all ! God Bless y'all always 💯🙏❤🇺🇲
I have a Siberian Husky and she kills anything not supposed to be there. She also protects her kill. She defends is as any canine will. She weighs 95 lbs and built like a tank. We have to lock her in her kennel, remove carcus, then set her out. Once it is gone she looks for it but soon forgets.
Siberia huskys can be dangerous for owners we had one who was nipping kids that came to visit they where just walking I nto the house. Sent her to a farm and he had to put her down she tried to attack him just bringing her her dog food. And he said she was inbred
@cheryllynnphillips5797 He said on another video that's where his are from so he can't get anymore from them because they would be related. Can't have any inbreeding. She is looking for them though
@jennieboothe7953 …I had a cat that used to bring mice into the house to kill them by popping their heads it could get messy 😱 I would try to get him out of the house before he did the act and as soon as I walked towards him he would start growling and run outside with his prey in his mouth. He’s the only cat I’ve had that ever growled at me, any other time he was the sweetest boy ever.
@johngallagher3732My male Siberian was 98 pounds in his pulling prime. I heard a lot of “ He is not purebred, must be part malamute “ . So, we purchased a high end DNA test, and he is 100% Siberian Husky. The old gentleman we bought him from had the parents on site. Big gorgeous Sibes, he called them “ working stock”.
Love the donkeys! Of course there is just no dog more special than Mojo on your farm! Mr Smeegal loves the donkeys, so sweet!! Love your show from North Pole, Alaska!
I think you did the right thing to leave your dog with his prize long enough for him to feel acknowledged.... I enjoy your temperament...you are always so balanced and kind to all of your animals !
Letting him have his prize is fine BUT! What if the thing was rabid? If Leeske caught rabies as you very well know, he would have to be put down and possibly Cora too, which would be tragic! But even if you took it from him right away he could still be infected so I don't know what the answer is, I would just hate to see anything happen to either pupper!
I think you did the right thing with letting Leeske keep his prize. Good that you distracted him before removing it. You always take very good care of all your animals. The donkeys look like they're settling in good with Y'all. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
If you have LGD's it is very important that you are the alpha of the pack! I have 6 LGDs & can take their food or anything they dispatch with one word.
I've worked with dogs since 1988 and I have done bitework with them. One thing that you do when working them on the sleeve or the tug is to always let them win and carry off their "prize". They always parade it around and celebrate their win. It is something that does seem to be very important to them and if you are trying to encourage that predatory behavior like killing predators then I would allow him some time to enjoy his "prize". But, like you did here I would also not allow that to go too long or they will become more aggressive with the resource guarding. I don't know what a good length of time would be, maybe a couple days at the most. You were smart to distract with goodies for them to eat while removing it. I was legit nervous watching you do that. lol
You did the right thing with the racoon. It was his! Imagine someone taking your prize after hunting 😂 I really enjoy the new addition to the farm.❤😊 Thanks again for sharing❤🙏
I've seen folk with cattle and cows have donkeys saying they take care of threats with great efficiency and ferocity ... but I'm 73, from the south Bronx but I always liked the farm animals ...
Not a mistake.. it was his prize, let him have his fill of it and remove it once it’s stinking and he’s had his time with it. The donkeys are a great addition to the farm family..
I’ve had German shepherd along with other breeds-I can take ANYTHING out of their mouths-even bones they’ve stolen from the garbage. I’ve never abused or hurt my dogs in any way. They’re not afraid of me. We’ve a mutual loving relationship
My great grandson, Carson loves to watch farm videos with me. He's 3 1/2, and really gets excited. He LOVES the donkeys. He started watching the Doss family, Fowler family, and Arms family along with yours. I wish we were close enough to visit a farm. He would be ecstatic.
No mistake at all. Never had a guardian dog. Trained my dogs politely with treats to not snap especially since I had kids. They’d lay on the floor with the dog to give it treats. Never an issue. She’d protect my boys but was a lover.
3 weeks ago, my 2 1/2 yr. Neutered Boston Terrier, startled when I sat down next to him. He bit me once, when I told him (nicely assertively) to move over in bed. This time, he got me hard in the chin, lots of pain and blood. Checking him out, the vet said it was I’ll breeding. He had started resource guarding, me, food, toys, our house. Picking fights with his old couch potato brother and I could no longer take the risk. When he was sweet, he would play, roll over for tummy rubs, and an utter sweetheart. I’ve had 16 dogs in my lifetime (all indoor pets). He was my 5th Boston. He was becoming frantic over his belongings. Lots of obedience training. Medical attention. Etc.He was still a loose keg. Now he is in Heaven with his previous brothers and sisters. My situation was not like yours, but I appreciate your teaching. Owners know what is best for their situation. Sometimes, any animal can become confused. Be blest ☦️and have a nice Thanksgiving🦃🥰‼️Great channel 👍☹️
Hi Kevin. Leesky was enjoying his find and not letting it go. But comes a time when it has to go last thing you want is it infested with maggots or buzzards flying over. Did seem the longer he had it the more possessive he became. Good call Kevin. The donkeys are so sweet and lovely natured. Great addition. Have a great weekend take care and God Bless. 🙏💕
You did the right thing. That was his prize for doing his job. You were spot on in the way you took it out of the pasture. He may look for it but he will move on to get another one. God’s blessings
I think you did the right thing,both letting him have it, and taking it away. He doesn’t need it when it’s starting to rot. Sweet donkeys! Lots of prayers for everyone! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤
Our two young pups were about 50-60 lbs at 7 months so we expect them to be good sized by the time they are fully grown. Our daughter is teaching them to let her take anything out of their mouth. We are following her actions and think it is a good way to treat them. We do want them to be sweet when they are fully grown. Your lessons are good for us to be aware of the repercussions of the best way to treat those animals who are more powerful than we are these days. (we are in our mid 80's) So thank you so much.
Hi, Kevin...the Walker's bought 4 little donkeys and was told by the guy they purchased from, the only thing they really need is grass and hay...very little grain, to keep them social...might want to call her and she could tell you more about what they were told to keep their donkeys healthy, just a tip...❤😊❤
Not a thing wrong with what you did and it’s even smarter that you allowed him to keep his reward for awhile especially trading scraps to remove it like you did. He may be upset when he realizes it’s gone but he will get over it. I had a shepherd wolf mixed in the past who caught any squirrel she could catch and I let her have it for a day or two mainly bc she carried it everywhere and never left it alone. A day or two later I’d give her a new treat when she wasn’t so protective over her squirrel in order to remove it. You did exactly what a great master would do. All ur animals love y’all and Leske will keep the next predator he catches as a prize just like he did this one and you just repeat the process.
Good evening Kevin 👋 Yes you made the right decision I feel anyway. I live in town but i agree with your decision. Leesky will forgive you. Love Coco & Etta they are so cute,😊 Also if you have any questions I'm sure DJ or Daniel @AFH would be glad to answer your questions. Take care & God Bless you & the family. I believe Marie from Okie Farms could help you with emus & mini donkies also. Well I'll let you go Thank you for your service🇺🇸🇺🇸❤🙏🤗
It goes to show you great these two dogs are. Lesky completely forgot about the raccoon when he heard that dog. Him and Kora both went to work. I hope Kora cleans up his head from the scraps
Ho! Leeske’s tantrum is something! He’ll be sniffing every goat’s mouth to see who is the carcass-thief! It’s so interesting to see how the pushy boss-critters behave. Etta wants all the attention/treats and steps in front of Coco every time. Kudos to Deputy Sméagol for sweetening up to the donkeys! He’s the social glue of Hidden Heights Farm!
Good job Kevin. Can’t help you about your dogs . Know nothing about LGD other than they need attention when they are puppies growing up. I saw one farm leave their dog alone when it was a pup growing up a lot of the time and it hurt the dog. Great video! Love Mr. Leeske! Love Cora too . Also love the new little donkeys. Prayers and blessings from the OKC Grandmother.
I know some vets say donkeys don't need grain at all - grass and hay only, with a salt and mineral block. I don't really know about donkeys though - we raised cattle, chickens and hogs when I was still at home on our family farm/ranch. We also grew a lot of fruit - apples, cherries, some peaches, and one pear tree :)
Grain is only used for training your donkeys to come to you when they escape so 1 cup a day keeps them trained. Good luck and enjoy your donkeys. 💖💖👍👍💖💖
I don’t know if it was right let him keep it a while( I know I would have ), but what I do know is you took it and removed it from the pasture safely by using the scrap food treats to keep him occupied and not watch you get it, bag it and get it over the fence. Now he won’t be leery of you taking another one in the future. 👍🏻 Smart thinking, Kevin.
I have so much respect for you and the family. You are so knowledgeable yet humble. I live vicariously thru your channel. I grew up on a farm but went to the city to become a Nurse. I miss it a lot but you help me so much. Thanks
GREAT video and so true. Thanks for sharing. I think it' up to the owner as long as it's not harming any of your live stock animals. I would have taken only in case it had a disease but you know best for your animals.
I have had 9 Rottweilers, 3 Dobermans, and a pitbull. I have trained them from pups to release anything I wanted to take from them. No growls or snaps. Very important when a dog gets hold of something potentially dangerous. Never have had a problem.
I'm so relieved that your current dog didn't attack you. I was worried by the title and thumbnail. Love your donkeys! Sounds like you have learned a lot already about the feeding and care of them. So cute how the donkeys and Smeagle have bonded! lol Hi to Rachelle! Blessings~
I have 2 Rottweilers both knows the leave it drop it commands , no matter what it is they know them words. Bones food wild animals if I say it they do. Best command words to train any dogs them, for any reasons.
I DON'T think I would have put the "Nasty" gloves in my pocket...YUKE!!! I think I probably would have taken care of it, but I have been learning a lot from you & your LDG'S...... So yeah, I would have left it there ....Must be some YUMMY scrapes!! RJ is beautiful!! 🐓 Mini donkey's are adorable God Bless Hidden Heights Farm
I have had ranch dogs all my life. They learned early on to "drop it". A necessary command to follow. Plus--My dogs eat what I or my family give them. Only that, important lesson to teach and learn.
My husky was 5 months old and caught his first rabbit. It wouldn't let my frirnd or her dog near it. He did let me have it but i was very careful while i was takeing it. He has caught 2 more and actually btought them to me.
Thats why i have always taught my dogs to “LEAVE IT” whether it is food or whatever.
lol Mojo doesn't get in a hurry for nothing except a predator! He's just a big fluff ball. I ❤ him! Your family is lucky to have such a special dog...
The raccoon needed to leave. It was getting smelly and probably close to toxic. If you left it, your guard dog could have gotten very sick. Cute donkies, very calm. Donkies are good. They also act as guard animals for the farm.
I am glad u got it out of there
Thank you for listening to us.
I have a giant breed he’s four years old now) and have him trained to know me as his alpha. He will give me anything I tell him to. I decided early on that since he was going to be so much bigger than me (I’m 120 pound, 54 year old female) that for both of our safety that I needed to train him early on to behave well, just in case he picked up something that I deem dangerous either to him or others and that dog of mine makes me so proud everyday! I preach train your pups from day one, no matter the breed to know who the alpha is but to do it with love and you’ll be amazed with the results! Love your content Kevin!
Go pick the coon up with a shovel and if Leski tries to bite you just tune him in with the shovel. Hopefully it is an aluminum one because there is only one boss and it ain’t him !
I do think you should have removed the raccoon after a day or two. My Belle was born wild, her prey drive is incredible. However, through training her "Leave It" carries a lot of weight. Especially if I use my correction voice. This was the most important thing I could have taught her because if I say Leave It she does. It saved a neighbors cat. It also has given me the chance to keep her from being bitten by a snake that she mistook for a stick.
I had a mini poodle pet dog many years ago. One day, I tried to clean his ears, apparently he had ear infections which I did not know. He turned to the side and got my middle finger. I went to the urgent care because the hand was swollen shortly after the bite. I then ended up five days in the hospital. The swollen first started from my hand, it then went up to my arm. By the four day, I saw the hand surgeon who had to cut out the infection spot on my finger. I was not sure if I would loose my hand, because the swollen was so bad. Thank God for the hand surgeon, he helped to save my hand. Be very careful even though it's your own pet! Thank you Keven for the video, it reminds me of my hand incidence. 💖💖💖
We always keep ham bones in the freezer for the dogs. When they chase off or even kill predators they get ham bones and we get rid of predators. Never had any trouble.
Great idea 👍
Good solution.
Hello this is just an observation and a suggestion but to save yourself the heartache please don't rever give your dogs any kind of pork bones as the dogs are chewing on them pork bones can splinter and the splinter become lodged in there throat, stomaches,band intestines = an emergency trip to the you know the on the chicken bones that has a bone that is attached and they come off and it'll puncture you know this gets hung in their throat or puncture their stomach or their intestines and a lot of times the dogs bleed to death before you can do anything about it save the beef bones and your dogs
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Hey Kevin , we always let our dogs keep their "prizes" for the night and if they didn't eat them we would take it out immediately. The Buzzards would smell it come in and attack the chickens so we had to remove the carcass. Y'all have beautiful humble ,caring and loving nature and we need a world full of more folks like Y'all !
God Bless y'all always 💯🙏❤🇺🇲
I have a Siberian Husky and she kills anything not supposed to be there. She also protects her kill. She defends is as any canine will. She weighs 95 lbs and built like a tank. We have to lock her in her kennel, remove carcus, then set her out. Once it is gone she looks for it but soon forgets.
randon Oakley farms next to Brandon the lady name Marie might have some
Siberia huskys can be dangerous for owners we had one who was nipping kids that came to visit they where just walking I nto the house. Sent her to a farm and he had to put her down she tried to attack him just bringing her her dog food. And he said she was inbred
@cheryllynnphillips5797 He said on another video that's where his are from so he can't get anymore from them because they would be related. Can't have any inbreeding. She is looking for them though
@jennieboothe7953 …I had a cat that used to bring mice into the house to kill them by popping their heads it could get messy 😱 I would try to get him out of the house before he did the act and as soon as I walked towards him he would start growling and run outside with his prey in his mouth.
He’s the only cat I’ve had that ever growled at me, any other time he was the sweetest boy ever.
@johngallagher3732My male Siberian was 98 pounds in his pulling prime. I heard a lot of “ He is not purebred, must be part malamute “ . So, we purchased a high end DNA test, and he is 100% Siberian Husky. The old gentleman we bought him from had the parents on site. Big gorgeous Sibes, he called them “ working stock”.
Good job leaving it there. I was just glad the scraps kept him busy. Was worried.
Did I hear you right? Your new Donks are named Koko and Etta? Like Koko Taylor and Etta James? (blues artists)🥰
Love the donkeys! Of course there is just no dog more special than Mojo on your farm! Mr Smeegal loves the donkeys, so sweet!! Love your show from North Pole, Alaska!
Your farm your rules.. You do a great job caring for your animals. Plus you know them.. Stay Blessed 😇.
I think you did the right thing to leave your dog with his prize long enough for him to feel acknowledged.... I enjoy your temperament...you are always so balanced and kind to all of your animals !
Better to take it and reward him with a treat of some kind. Coons carry diseases and parasites.
Letting him have his prize is fine BUT! What if the thing was rabid? If Leeske caught rabies as you very well know, he would have to be put down and possibly Cora too, which would be tragic! But even if you took it from him right away he could still be infected so I don't know what the answer is, I would just hate to see anything happen to either pupper!
I also wanted to say that the donkeys are adjusting very well.They are just Beautiful looking as well.
I think you did the right thing! Being out there by it, telling Leske good dog, affirms his purpose! ❤
I think you did the right thing with letting Leeske keep his prize. Good that you distracted him before removing it. You always take very good care of all your animals. The donkeys look like they're settling in good with Y'all. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
If you have LGD's it is very important that you are the alpha of the pack! I have 6 LGDs & can take their food or anything they dispatch with one word.
That’s the way it should be,otherwise you’re looking for trouble
Yes. Im the boss of my pack. They Will never attack me for anything anymore. It takes time
Donkeys are a great addition to your farm
I've worked with dogs since 1988 and I have done bitework with them. One thing that you do when working them on the sleeve or the tug is to always let them win and carry off their "prize". They always parade it around and celebrate their win. It is something that does seem to be very important to them and if you are trying to encourage that predatory behavior like killing predators then I would allow him some time to enjoy his "prize". But, like you did here I would also not allow that to go too long or they will become more aggressive with the resource guarding. I don't know what a good length of time would be, maybe a couple days at the most. You were smart to distract with goodies for them to eat while removing it. I was legit nervous watching you do that. lol
You did the right thing with the racoon. It was his! Imagine someone taking your prize after hunting 😂 I really enjoy the new addition to the farm.❤😊 Thanks again for sharing❤🙏
I've seen folk with cattle and cows have donkeys saying they take care of threats with great efficiency and ferocity ... but I'm 73, from the south Bronx but I always liked the farm animals ...
Donkeys are great livestock guardians. But the ones we have had would kill a dog, any dog.
The donkeys are so adorable 🥰 Glad that Leesky was not aggressive at you.
Kevin you know your dogs better then anyone else does, do please don't stop. Love all your animals
thanks for the veidoes. Hi to your family
Between the dogs and the donkeys, that's a very safe farm. Most people have no idea how well donkeys can and do guard their domains.
Not a mistake.. it was his prize, let him have his fill of it and remove it once it’s stinking and he’s had his time with it.
The donkeys are a great addition to the farm family..
I had a dachshund who had a bone and I tried to take it and she went after me. So it can be any dog. She was a sweetheart most of the time.
I’ve had German shepherd along with other breeds-I can take ANYTHING out of their mouths-even bones they’ve stolen from the garbage. I’ve never abused or hurt my dogs in any way. They’re not afraid of me. We’ve a mutual loving relationship
My great grandson, Carson loves to watch farm videos with me. He's 3 1/2, and really gets excited. He LOVES the donkeys. He started watching the Doss family, Fowler family, and Arms family along with yours. I wish we were close enough to visit a farm. He would be ecstatic.
You are right about removing the raccoon before it starts getting really bad and leaving all kinds of bugs and rotten stuff.
Hello Kevin, Rachel and children! Stay warm and safe!
No mistake at all. Never had a guardian dog. Trained my dogs politely with treats to not snap especially since I had kids. They’d lay on the floor with the dog to give it treats. Never an issue. She’d protect my boys but was a lover.
What if that raccoon had rabies? Big problem then!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
0:57 - Smeagol: "Scraps? Did someone say scraps? Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
3 weeks ago, my 2 1/2 yr. Neutered Boston Terrier, startled when I sat down next to him. He bit me once, when I told him (nicely assertively) to move over in bed.
This time, he got me hard in the chin, lots of pain and blood. Checking him out, the vet said it was I’ll breeding. He had started resource guarding, me, food, toys, our house. Picking fights with his old couch potato brother and I could no longer take the risk. When he was sweet, he would play, roll over for tummy rubs, and an utter sweetheart. I’ve had 16 dogs in my lifetime (all indoor pets). He was my 5th Boston.
He was becoming frantic over his belongings. Lots of obedience training. Medical attention. Etc.He was still a loose keg.
Now he is in Heaven with his previous brothers and sisters. My situation was not like yours, but I appreciate your teaching. Owners know what is best for their situation. Sometimes, any animal can become confused. Be blest ☦️and have a nice Thanksgiving🦃🥰‼️Great channel 👍☹️
Hi Kevin. Leesky was enjoying his find and not letting it go. But comes a time when it has to go last thing you want is it infested with maggots or buzzards flying over. Did seem the longer he had it the more possessive he became. Good call Kevin. The donkeys are so sweet and lovely natured. Great addition. Have a great weekend take care and God Bless. 🙏💕
You did the right thing. That was his prize for doing his job. You were spot on in the way you took it out of the pasture. He may look for it but he will move on to get another one. God’s blessings
I think you did the right thing,both letting him have it, and taking it away. He doesn’t need it when it’s starting to rot. Sweet donkeys! Lots of prayers for everyone! Love and blessings from this old Bama girl!❤❤❤
Absolutely agreed, he needs his trophy. But at the same time, if it's rotten, it's probably not healthy for him to eat either!!
Our two young pups were about 50-60 lbs at 7 months so we expect them to be good sized by the time they are fully grown. Our daughter is teaching them to let her take anything out of their mouth. We are following her actions and think it is a good way to treat them. We do want them to be sweet when they are fully grown. Your lessons are good for us to be aware of the repercussions of the best way to treat those animals who are more powerful than we are these days. (we are in our mid 80's) So thank you so much.
Hi, Kevin...the Walker's bought 4 little donkeys and was told by the guy they purchased from, the only thing they really need is grass and hay...very little grain, to keep them social...might want to call her and she could tell you more about what they were told to keep their donkeys healthy, just a tip...❤😊❤
I love your videos. The donkeys are adorable. 😊❤❤❤❤❤ 👍
I had a Yorkie,she was a great dog. Only person she bite,was someone who would try mess with me. She alwayed protected me.❤❤❤
You know your gorgeous animals best …keep doin what your doin ❤❤❤
Love Coco and Etta. So cute. Etta is definitely to boss!
I think you did the right thing
The Donkeys are adorable ❤ thanks for sharing
Kevin you are right in how you handled the removal of the raccoon.
Well done, Kevin! And he didn’t even see you snatch it up! Excellent!
Talk to Daniel and DeJay about the donkeys and she feeds them carrots and apples. I love your videos very much and I don’t see anything wrong.
Not a thing wrong with what you did and it’s even smarter that you allowed him to keep his reward for awhile especially trading scraps to remove it like you did.
He may be upset when he realizes it’s gone but he will get over it.
I had a shepherd wolf mixed in the past who caught any squirrel she could catch and I let her have it for a day or two mainly bc she carried it everywhere and never left it alone. A day or two later I’d give her a new treat when she wasn’t so protective over her squirrel in order to remove it.
You did exactly what a great master would do. All ur animals love y’all and Leske will keep the next predator he catches as a prize just like he did this one and you just repeat the process.
"and we really enjoy having you are the farm" 😂🤣 oh my gosh I just cracked up at that.. you guys are So Great
Good job the way you handled it.
Thanks for the education
Good evening Kevin 👋 Yes you made the right decision I feel anyway. I live in town but i agree with your decision. Leesky will forgive you. Love Coco & Etta they are so cute,😊 Also if you have any questions I'm sure DJ or Daniel @AFH would be glad to answer your questions. Take care & God Bless you & the family. I believe Marie from Okie Farms could help you with emus & mini donkies also. Well I'll let you go Thank you for your service🇺🇸🇺🇸❤🙏🤗
It goes to show you great these two dogs are. Lesky completely forgot about the raccoon when he heard that dog. Him and Kora both went to work. I hope Kora cleans up his head from the scraps
Ho! Leeske’s tantrum is something! He’ll be sniffing every goat’s mouth to see who is the carcass-thief! It’s so interesting to see how the pushy boss-critters behave. Etta wants all the attention/treats and steps in front of Coco every time. Kudos to Deputy Sméagol for sweetening up to the donkeys! He’s the social glue of Hidden Heights Farm!
I just think donkeys are so sweet and cute. I just love seeing them communicate with their owners.
Hello from Finland
I have to laugh every time at Old Mojo never gets in a hurry Except when he has a predator!
It is so funny seeing that herd of chickens running to the fence where they eat 😂
Good job Kevin. Can’t help you about your dogs . Know nothing about LGD other than they need attention when they are puppies growing up. I saw one farm leave their dog alone when it was a pup growing up a lot of the time and it hurt the dog. Great video! Love Mr. Leeske! Love Cora too . Also love the new little donkeys. Prayers and blessings from the OKC Grandmother.
Leeske has a very LOUD and aggressive bark!!! He would scare me!!!
Learning more about these livestock guard dogs
Those donkeys are adorable ‼️
You know your dog. Its your call. Your farm, your family. You make decisions don't worry what others think. Great family and pets you have.
I know some vets say donkeys don't need grain at all - grass and hay only, with a salt and mineral block. I don't really know about donkeys though - we raised cattle, chickens and hogs when I was still at home on our family farm/ranch. We also grew a lot of fruit - apples, cherries, some peaches, and one pear tree :)
No grain would be best.
Grain is only used for training your donkeys to come to you when they escape so 1 cup a day keeps them trained. Good luck and enjoy your donkeys. 💖💖👍👍💖💖
Your videos just keep getting better ❤ to your family
I don’t know if it was right let him keep it a while( I know I would have ), but what I do know is you took it and removed it from the pasture safely by using the scrap food treats to keep him occupied and not watch you get it, bag it and get it over the fence. Now he won’t be leery of you taking another one in the future. 👍🏻 Smart thinking, Kevin.
Thanks for spending more time with the donkeys. They are such sweethearts❤❤❤.
I have so much respect for you and the family. You are so knowledgeable yet humble. I live vicariously thru your channel. I grew up on a farm but went to the city to become a Nurse. I miss it a lot but you help me so much. Thanks
I think you did the right thing with leeskee Kevin . He knows he did the right thing for his goats . 😀
GREAT video and so true. Thanks for sharing. I think it' up to the owner as long as it's not harming any of your live stock animals. I would have taken only in case it had a disease but you know best for your animals.
Hello Kevin and family
I have had 9 Rottweilers, 3 Dobermans, and a pitbull. I have trained them from pups to release anything I wanted to take from them. No growls or snaps. Very important when a dog gets hold of something potentially dangerous. Never have had a problem.
Many Blessings To All Humans And All Animals
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Love your animals
I'm so relieved that your current dog didn't attack you. I was worried by the title and thumbnail. Love your donkeys! Sounds like you have learned a lot already about the feeding and care of them. So cute how the donkeys and Smeagle have bonded! lol Hi to Rachelle! Blessings~
Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and the animals. You have to take care of yourself
I have 2 Rottweilers both knows the leave it drop it commands , no matter what it is they know them words. Bones food wild animals if I say it they do. Best command words to train any dogs them, for any reasons.
Yep-it’s for their safety
I love your channel. Much love from Carol in England xxxx
I've always heard that donkeys need very little feed if any. They can live quite comfortably in desert climates with little food.. beautiful family
I DON'T think I would have put the "Nasty" gloves in my pocket...YUKE!!! I think I probably would have taken care of it, but I have been learning a lot from you & your LDG'S...... So yeah, I would have left it there ....Must be some YUMMY scrapes!! RJ is beautiful!! 🐓 Mini donkey's are adorable God Bless Hidden Heights Farm
Soooo glad you are ok. Hug your girl and tell her we all love her at our house. She is a precious treasure for you.
I have had ranch dogs all my life. They learned early on to "drop it". A necessary command to follow. Plus--My dogs eat what I or my family give them. Only that, important lesson to teach and learn.
That was funny seeing Leeske getting mad afterwards.
Personally I wouldn't have left it in, I would have given him a treat instead. I'm sure raccoons carry diseases
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Teach them to be halter trained,to be led, and stand tied. You'll have to vaccinate and trim their feet yearly.
I think you did the right thing all around - good job dude!
We always praised them and gave them a special treat as a trade.
I don’t blame Rachel , l would stay in the house to when something was going on outside .Be safe. Love you guys. ❤
I think you do a fantastic job, taking care of your animals you show that you care for your animals
No, you did the right thing.👍👍👍👍👍
My husky was 5 months old and caught his first rabbit. It wouldn't let my frirnd or her dog near it. He did let me have it but i was very careful while i was takeing it. He has caught 2 more and actually btought them to me.
THANK YOU...information like this is very important to know....for All Dog Owners ❤
Glad you are researching donkeys. Thank you for sharing. ❤
My great Pyrenees went after me once while feeding him, I teached him he could not eat until I said he could.
You did the right thing Kev 👏
Hey Kevin I think you made the right decision regarding Leeske because if you had tried to take it right after he might have bitten you or Rachel
You did good ,he enjoyed the raccoon as long as possible and now he is enjoying some scraps
You can talk to DJ and Daniel Arms, they raise mini donkeys