tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post8775986635818282304..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: The strange case of the escaped Haffiejenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-30805574874420757502016-04-10T06:41:11.864-05:002016-04-10T06:41:11.864-05:00I definitely lost a few years off my life with tha...I definitely lost a few years off my life with that one!!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-15255800889114859692016-04-09T08:50:15.461-05:002016-04-09T08:50:15.461-05:00Terrifying, glad everyone was ok!Terrifying, glad everyone was ok!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-9357013305200400512016-03-28T10:27:12.623-05:002016-03-28T10:27:12.623-05:00Hm, definitely will look into those. We don't ...Hm, definitely will look into those. We don't need a continuous feed, just something that detects motion. Thanks for the suggestion!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-89875039698231565242016-03-28T10:26:34.646-05:002016-03-28T10:26:34.646-05:00Wildlife cameras are a good idea! However, I might...Wildlife cameras are a good idea! However, I might actually want it to be obvious that the place has security cameras... less chance (hopefully) of people messing around! <br /><br />Brego's hoof chip is long since grown out and he's 100% these days. Thanks for asking!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-53621296496932353232016-03-28T10:25:00.937-05:002016-03-28T10:25:00.937-05:00We might remove the metal sensor on the gate so th...We might remove the metal sensor on the gate so that it only opens using the little zappers - Brego managed to open it once (how, we have no clue, he doesn't wear shoes!!!) so that's terrifying too. I'm glad Tex didn't go far - having a horse out is terrifying!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-3457389350112065992016-03-28T10:23:44.170-05:002016-03-28T10:23:44.170-05:00He's never escaped the perimeter fence. So the...He's never escaped the perimeter fence. So the rest don't count! :)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-11369761171347406612016-03-28T10:23:16.819-05:002016-03-28T10:23:16.819-05:00I need to teach him not to follow strangers with c...I need to teach him not to follow strangers with carrots.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-84835090763960066602016-03-28T10:23:03.349-05:002016-03-28T10:23:03.349-05:00Thanks, me too!Thanks, me too!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-64277132868072510552016-03-28T10:22:53.542-05:002016-03-28T10:22:53.542-05:00It's not the first time someone has done somet...It's not the first time someone has done something weird with the horses. People are nuts.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-75303623030769883992016-03-28T10:22:29.167-05:002016-03-28T10:22:29.167-05:00We have a big, scary dog, but he's a house dog...We have a big, scary dog, but he's a house dog and not 100% trustworthy outside unsupervised. So no.<br /><br />It would be impossible for Paddy to open the gate, leave, then re-bungee it behind him. So no, the only way he could have escaped without having the gate opened for him would be to jump.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-1924865072980966642016-03-28T10:21:12.766-05:002016-03-28T10:21:12.766-05:00We have wi-fi, I'll look into those. Thanks!We have wi-fi, I'll look into those. Thanks!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-64436598403837708832016-03-28T10:20:59.653-05:002016-03-28T10:20:59.653-05:00No, but there aren't many horses that are visi...No, but there aren't many horses that are visible from the street in our neighborhood. There's a donkey and a llama across the street, but those neighbors have an 8 foot security fence so I expect its much less tempting.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-88125312214265726092016-03-28T10:20:02.843-05:002016-03-28T10:20:02.843-05:00Turn them in to the police. We have an excellent t...Turn them in to the police. We have an excellent tight-knit community. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-39086866586946297952016-03-28T10:19:26.275-05:002016-03-28T10:19:26.275-05:00My guess is they saw a cute horse in the driveway,...My guess is they saw a cute horse in the driveway, opened the gate to go pet him, and he got out. But who knows, it's all speculation. This is why we keep the horses in the back, where you can't see them from the street, unless we're home. Less of a temptation for any passers-by.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61824275102375253342016-03-28T10:18:38.114-05:002016-03-28T10:18:38.114-05:00Oh it was, except that I thought he was laying dow...Oh it was, except that I thought he was laying down to die or something since he went down just as I pulled into the driveway. PANIC!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-2509387655641227722016-03-28T10:18:00.917-05:002016-03-28T10:18:00.917-05:00Yeah, we reported it and we're working on maki...Yeah, we reported it and we're working on making the place a bit more secure. So scary!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-46755967338307910922016-03-28T10:17:37.451-05:002016-03-28T10:17:37.451-05:00Escaping is strictly not allowed. Ever. Escaping is strictly not allowed. Ever. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-3984816103243602172016-03-28T10:17:11.168-05:002016-03-28T10:17:11.168-05:00I'll PM you about this so I can pick your brai...I'll PM you about this so I can pick your brain about what you've got set up.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-12128638982456155382016-03-28T10:16:47.989-05:002016-03-28T10:16:47.989-05:00That's what we're thinking. Any suggestion...That's what we're thinking. Any suggestions?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-90011924785266733912016-03-28T10:16:36.609-05:002016-03-28T10:16:36.609-05:00Yeah, I thought I was going to find a seriously da...Yeah, I thought I was going to find a seriously damaged Haffie... dodged the bullet on that one!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-1089048905439336732016-03-28T10:16:13.073-05:002016-03-28T10:16:13.073-05:00YOU ARE BRILLIANT. Why did I not think of a second...YOU ARE BRILLIANT. Why did I not think of a second set of batteries!?!? They're on order as of now. THANK YOU!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-66003658892658706102016-03-28T10:15:49.612-05:002016-03-28T10:15:49.612-05:00It was not my finest moment. It was not my finest moment. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-39776445427837033462016-03-25T07:41:32.906-05:002016-03-25T07:41:32.906-05:00I second the suggestion of the wildlife game camer...I second the suggestion of the wildlife game cameras, they are easily hidden and can be set up to take pictures and/or video when they detect movement and the presence of an animal or human. Double bonus they have night time settings to take pictures without a flash. My dad's friend has one that sends a notification to his phone every time his camera takes a picture or video. <br /><br />So glad that Paddy is OK.<br /><br />SquirrelGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250021359943339819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-48411035698786219112016-03-25T07:11:11.744-05:002016-03-25T07:11:11.744-05:00Long time reader checking in ....
Perhaps a wildl...Long time reader checking in ....<br /><br />Perhaps a wildlife camera or two? I don't have any personal experience with one, but I have read where people use them for this purpose (security and trespass) as well as knowing what wildlife wanders through their living space. Something camoflauged and not obvious.<br /><br />It also might be useful to have some WIFI types on your house to watch the front gate and the back-barn area that you could check on remotely that do not need to be so 'hidden'. <br /><br />If someone is trying to avoid detection by the obvious 'house security', you might catch them with the wildlife camera(s).<br /><br />M in NC<br />long time reader who enjoys the rides vicariously, and the adventures of Paddie and Brego.<br /><br />Did you every update Brego hoof chip incident? He's back in work, so all must be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-23396235432225021232016-03-24T22:32:35.234-05:002016-03-24T22:32:35.234-05:00Very scary! I'm glad Paddy is okay and herd b...Very scary! I'm glad Paddy is okay and herd bound. Tex got out once -- he got out of his pasture, wandered down the driveway, and the metal in his shoes triggered the gate which opened and let him out. Fortunately, like Paddy, he stayed close to his herd mates. But I totally get the panic part.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.com