FISH FOR DINNER?

The dog has been VERY attentive during the fish feedings. This morning he walked into the water and began pursuing the Koi. These fish are big; between 17 and 26 inches long. This afternoon Shadow was in the water up to his chest and he lunged at a big orange Koi. The fish was much faster and I'm glad. They have been living and growing in the neglected pond for over two years. The property was foreclosed on and was empty until Kathy, Joe and I bought in at the beginning of August.

Now the house is habitable and the grounds are slowly being cleaned up.
We got a riding mower with a small yard trailer and it has been a great help. The dog gets all excited when the tractor is fired up, he knows we're going to the south forty to do something fun.

I was worried about birds of prey trying to take the fish. My fears are probably misplaced. The fish have been living in the pond without my help for years. But I heard that birds don't like gators so I got a few to help guard the pond.