Does anyone know of anything one can do to discourage a moose from hanging around with my mare and mini donkey? I have not seen it but its tracks are very clear. Its normal for them to be in the area. I’ve been here since 2007 and have never had one in my little barn or pasture.
It has knocked down my fence twice this week. It moved my mats all around. It is very interested in pawing through a large pile of old hay etc. that I had raked up but had not yet hauled off. I only have a wheelbarrow to use for this kind of thing so this takes a while. It has this pile ALL OVER. Huge mess. From all the moose tracks I’ve seen in my 58 yrs I would say this is a pretty large moose. Huge tracks.
I live alone. Im disabled with spine issues that I was born with which makes everything harder and I do not at all appreciate the extra work this animal is causing. I guess I am in hopes of someone knowing of something moose really hate that I could spread around maybe. Like how dried blood will keep some things away, I was hoping to solve it in a simple way. Of course I do recall the moose here in Vermont who fell in love with the hereford cow, Jessica, in the late 80’s and stayed for months.
If I know my mare, and I’ve had her since her birth 23 yrs ago, she is doing nothing to discourage this critter. I’m quite sure she is pretty welcoming to it. My donkey, whom I’ve had even longer, doesn’t seem to be bothered , upset, or acting any different.
If anyone has any ideas they would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
