I'll second tacktacam. I've got 10. Few are the original models and they still work. CS is top notch also if needed.
Stay away from stealth cam. Good cams, but if you need CS, good luck. 10 months of calls, emails, and I finally tossed the thing in the trash.
Your argument makes less sense.
Never said I'm not responsible to keep my chickens safe on my property. I'm not responsible for someone's dogs safety on my property. If I eliminate the dog or predator, am I not keeping my livestock safe?
I've given dogs back to their owners not breathing. Gotten called all sorts of names, and gotten death threats. Was never worried though.
Decided SSS was so much easier. Fido just went missing, and is probably wagging his tail with a new family.
Livestock isn't cheap. Food, medicine...
While the.22LR and 5.56 have the same diameter, that's the only similarity. The 5. 56 has about 3x's the velocity of the.22lr. more recoil, and much louder report.
A .22 rifle will be the least expensive to purchase, and to shoot compared to the 20g. Again, .22lr has much less recoil and...