Cougar again

Almost shut the sheep in barn last night as the shearer is coming this morning. Felt sorry for them and left them out for the night. Linda poked me at 1 am. Rowdy! she whispered. Out I went putting a shell in the 22 and pulling on pants as I went. Why do I do this? Rowdy and Tiko had formed a circle around the sheep. One little lamb jumped sideways in the excitment. I shone my light around the trees and caught an eye flash along the fence. Fired a shot. Must be coyotes coming to the fence. No worry as I can keep them out. Back to bed with gun in bedroom window ready. 5 am an ewe bawling. No lamb answering said Linda. Grumpily got up and made coffee before ventureing out. Sure enough the Rambolais ewe had lost her lamb. Quick count showed only 15 lambs Checked the fences and found no holes. It had to be the cougar again! Nothing else could jump a 6 foot fence carrying a fair sized lamb. I had assumed she found other game by now. Like last time she came calling on a Friday night. This time I will leave a message with Fish and Game who may send a houndsman out to serch Pine Coulee. Endanged spieces is now me!