Through a website he came up with the idea of letting a donkey graze among the herd. He hoped the donkey’s braying and scent would deter wolves, but experts were critical of a lack of evidence for its effectiveness. BIJ12, which coordinates prevention measures, advised against donkeys, because research shows that they are often no match for wolf packs, such as the pack present in Utrecht.
Sheep farmer stops using wolf-resistant donkey after a flood of criticism
