Jayih is an American sheepherder and has been guarding sheep from predation for over for 25 years.Within this portion of my web site I will explain some of the different methods and techniques used to apprehend the predators before they get to the livestock.
Jayih Livestock Protection Methods
The snare encloser can be of great use to livestock producers who want to reduce the number of predators on there land in the shortest time possible.
To set up a snare enclosure you will need a good location where a large tract of land can be sectioned off with fence. The idea is to form a triangle, near a main access road using existing cross country fence. A good choice is a piece of transitional ground between the foothills or brushy covered areas, and the calving or lambing pastures. The enclosures should be large at least one acre in size or larger. There must also be good wintertime road access.
When building the new enclosure 9 or 10 artificial craw holes should be dug under the fence around its perimeter.
The ranchers then places their dead carcasses in the enclosure.
About a month befor lambing or calving begins snares are hung in the now well-used crawl holes. Snares can occasional be removed for a week or so and re hung untill a month after calving and lambing season has ended.
The enclosures are constructed of woven wire, or 6 to 7 strands of barbed wire. It is best to try and match the existing fence so as not to look unnatural. the farther the fence runs out from the enclosure the better. Additional craw spaces can be set out from the enclosure. It is a good idea to place crawl spaces near the ends and outside of the enclosure. Some suspicious coyotes want to cirle the enclosure so make sure to set the corners.
As time goes on in the season many coyotes can become wize to these crawl holes and jump the fence of dig there own. Clean traps can be set with no lure near or in these areas. This is another good reason why you should pull the snares a week or so and replace them.