There has been a ‘baad’ spate of animal escapes in Hume this month, with the council’s city laws team collecting and impounding 35 sheep in Bulla.
The flock, consisting of 33 adult sheep and two lambs, was contained in a resident’s backyard in Bulla between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
With another six to eight sheep still at large, the council is still trying to locate the owners of the animals.
Star Weekly understands that the sheep wandered into Bulla residents’ backyards, consuming and damaging roses and vegetables.
A Hume spokesperson said that escaped stock damage environmentally sensitive areas, residential properties, and can cause serious traffic hazards.
“We implore livestock owners in Hume to make sure they have appropriate fencing to keep stock in, and adequate water and feed supply so that animals aren’t on the move to greener pastures,” the spokesperson said.
“If you’ve misplaced some fluffy friends or know someone who has, please contact council’s city laws team.”
The council also impounded 24 goats from Kongaderra Road in Clarkefield that had wandered onto private property on Monday, January 6, with the owner of this herd also yet to be identified.
Owners can reclaim their livestock by contacting Hume’s city laws team during business hours on 9205 2200.
