1. Coyotes: These predators are known for attacking and killing livestock, including sheep, lambs, goats, and poultry.
2. Wolves: Similar to coyotes, wolves can prey on livestock and cause significant damage to herds.
3. Bears: Bears, particularly grizzly bears and black bears, can pose a threat to livestock and may kill or injure animals.
4. Raccoons: Raccoons can raid chicken coops and feed on eggs and young birds. They can also carry diseases that may affect poultry and livestock.
5. Skunks: Skunks can cause injury to poultry and damage poultry houses by digging and burrowing.
6. Foxes: Foxes can prey on poultry, rabbits, and young livestock animals.
7. Rodents: Rodents such as rats and mice can contaminate feed, damage stored crops, and spread diseases to livestock.
8. Feral pigs: Feral pigs can damage crops, uproot pastures, and compete with livestock for food.
9. Birds of prey: Birds of prey, such as eagles and hawks, can prey on young poultry, chicks, and sometimes young lambs and piglets.
10. Snakes: Certain venomous snakes can cause harm to livestock and humans on the farm.
It's important for farmers to take proactive measures to protect their livestock and property from these harmful animals by using various methods, including fencing, predator control techniques, and maintaining proper hygiene and biosecurity practices.