Animal Track ID Help

[NorthernMIFlock]

I was hoping someone with more experience could help me ID a track in the snow. We are in northern MI near woods and fields and have seen bear, bobcats, coyotes, and fox on our property. These tracks were right up next to and around my secure chicken coop. We did see a bobcat very recently, wondering if they and other predators are starving due to the extreme cold and snow. My chickens have not been in their run in awhile due to the snow, but worried if it's something that could jump or dig we may need to adjust the run.

 

[MillersFarm]

Prints are a bit messy but i'd say a large canine. Most likely a coyote.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

The photo isn't all that clear, but judging from the size I'm guessing @MillersFarm has the best idea: large dog or perhaps a coyote.

 

[BuffOrps32]

Coyote, large dog, or (depending on where you live) wolf?

 

[Acre4Me]

Prints are a bit messy but i'd say a large canine. Most likely a coyote.

agree, looks like larger dog or canine like coyote..

 

[Reurra]

Has there been anyone in your are with a large dog on the loose? Does anyone in your area have a large dog?

Trail cams come in real handy to let you know whats lurking in your yard!

 

[NorthernMIFlock]

Has there been anyone in your are with a large dog on the loose? Does anyone in your area have a large dog?

Trail cams come in real handy to let you know whats lurking in your yard!

No neighbors, we live rurally. We have a trail cam but I haven't used it since the fall due to the extreme cold. If there is a trail cam with batteries that can withstand the cold I would buy one!

 

[Reurra]

Do any of your house windows face the coop? My friend taped hers to the window and caught a bear trying to get into the coop!

 

[NorthernMIFlock]

I love this idea! Not sure if coop is too far from window tho (about 200 yards) :/

View attachment 1673304 Do any of your house windows face the coop? My friend taped hers to the window and caught a bear trying to get into the coop!

 

[Molpet]

No neighbors, we live rurally. We have a trail cam but I haven't used it since the fall due to the extreme cold. If there is a trail cam with batteries that can withstand the cold I would buy one!

lithium batteries are supposed to be good to -40 https://www.batteryproducts.com/BestBatteries/TrailCams