Use livestock guardian dogs (Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Maremma), donkeys, or llamas as guardian animals. Predator-proof fencing with 5-foot minimum and 6-strand electric. Night confinement in secure barns. Coyotes and stray dogs cause most U.S. losses; maintain consistent guardian presence to deter both.
Livestock-breeds pages cover guardian options.
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