Coping with Coyote attack...

[Tesumph]

Coyotes are not going to climb or jump a 5 foot cyclone fence. I know someone else said they could but I think they are wrong. Could a coyote make the jump? Probably, would they, unlikely. Remember that a coyote is essentially a wild dog, ruffly the size and shape of an over grown German Shepard, would a German Shepard jump a 5 foot fence. No. So I suppose if motivated enough a coyote might try to jump the fence, but they are going to have to be pretty darn sure they can jump back out, before they are going to take that risk.

Not sure where you got this from. Coyotes can EASILY clear a 6-7 foot fence, and readily will if there is food on the other side without even blinking. And yes, a German shepherd would too. Athletic dogs are known escape artists.

As for a LGD, OP, please please do your research first. I don’t want to assume you haven’t already so don’t take this the wrong way. There’s just so many dogs who get sent from house to house because people don’t know what they’re in for. A Pyrenees is a decent choice but you have to know what they are trained to do. They will also bark.. all night long. It’s their job. If you snatch two dogs off CL and expect them to be great with the kids and perfect chicken guardians with no research, I’m afraid you will be very disappointed and frustrated very quickly.

Not trying to be insulting, please don’t be insulted haha. Dogs are just so much more of a responsibility than chickens. Maybe you know all of this, it’s hard to tell from a short forum post of course.

 

[sirrobyn0]

I feel as though I'm constantly defending myself on this tread, but may it's because I'm wrong maybe may experiances in this area are unique. Yes, I know an athletic dog can and will jump. My parents have had a number German Shepards none of them have ever jumped a 4 foot field fencing, but they aren't trained to either. I've got the same type of 4 foot field fencing and I've never had trouble with coyotes jumping it, though I have seen them in the area. This has been my experiance and what I have seen, not saying it is right or the same experiances for everyone everywhere, heck I've only lived in one area.

To go back to the leg traps for a moment I've only ever seen one size for sale in this area. But that maybe do to the trapping laws in this area. I don't know.

 

[TeenageRooster's Dad]

Sorry guys, didn't mean to cause controversy here...

went old school earlier tonight. Wife not happy about the pop noises... but the guest room has better sheets anyway...

 

[aligarysmom]

Roller bars are easy to make , look it up ! I’m sure you can do it. Never feel you have to hide your feelings, my hubby talks to the girls all the way to the butcher block . He’s all man but I love the soft side of him . Good luck fighting with the coyotes.

Really ? I’m curious (honestly) what does he say?

 

[Tesumph]

I feel as though I'm constantly defending myself on this tread, but may it's because I'm wrong maybe may experiances in this area are unique. Yes, I know an athletic dog can and will jump. My parents have had a number German Shepards none of them have ever jumped a 4 foot field fencing, but they aren't trained to either. I've got the same type of 4 foot field fencing and I've never had trouble with coyotes jumping it, though I have seen them in the area. This has been my experiance and what I have seen, not saying it is right or the same experiances for everyone everywhere, heck I've only lived in one area.

Wasn’t trying to be controversial, truly. I’ve worked a lot in and with shelters and we see lots of huskys/shepherds/boxers etc who like to hop fence and roam so I was surprised when you said they didn’t. Sorry, I didn’t mean to sound abrasive!

Sorry guys, didn't mean to cause controversy here...

went old school earlier tonight. Wife not happy about the pop noises... but the guest room has better sheets anyway...


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I looked up black coyotes to learn more about them and found “your” kill in the pictures..?
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[sirrobyn0]

Tesumph, there is no problem from me. What I meant was I must be wrong. Earlier in the thread I was talking about leg traps someone else told me I had it wrong, or maybe a better way to put it is the laws in my area regarding trapping are unique and I didn't realize that. And then the jumping thing. I have to keep in mind just because I haven't seen it happen doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I actually appreciate being corrected because I wouldn't want to steer someone in the wrong direction, or give bad advice.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

so sorrya Hawk got my Ameraucana pullet 3 days ago right in front of me, but left her there dead it also killed one of my neighbors turkey poults and 2 baby killdeer that nested in our yard...they were like pets to mewhen i saw it kill the second baby killdeer a ran after it with a stick (who knows what i was thinking) but my neighbor shot it.

 

[aart]

As for a LGD, OP, please please do your research first. I don’t want to assume you haven’t already so don’t take this the wrong way. There’s just so many dogs who get sent from house to house because people don’t know what they’re in for. A Pyrenees is a decent choice but you have to know what they are trained to do. They will also bark.. all night long. It’s their job. If you snatch two dogs off CL and expect them to be great with the kids and perfect chicken guardians with no research, I’m afraid you will be very disappointed and frustrated very quickly.

Not trying to be insulting, please don’t be insulted haha. Dogs are just so much more of a responsibility than chickens. Maybe you know all of this, it’s hard to tell from a short forum post of course.

Very Good Points^^^^

And if you have one live in the trap what do you do now?

Easy, you shoot it.

 

[RodNTN]

I have dealt with coyotes before, no fun. Thankfully, our 10 year old boxer/terrier mix is very protective of his family and flock of chickens and has chased off many coyotes, foxes, and stray dogs.
Good luck!

 

[chrisb01]

I lost 3 of my 8 hens last night to a pack of coyotes, 2 Light Brahma and my Rhode Island Red. I grew up on a farm so not really new to this per say but our girls are more like family pets roaming (and pooping) the yard.

So this hit pretty hard , especially that I went down to close the gate a little later than usual. Spent the rest of the night rounding them up, found 2 that ran away; Baby Rooster, a Dutch Bantam and Baby spice who's sweet but little clueless and usually last one in the coop, prob what saved her feathers.

Few questions:

• I usually cut these monsters loose in the yard around 9AM until they line up to get in the coop. I kept them in today, would you recommend keeping them locked in for a few days?

• Would adding motion detector lights be enough of a future deterrent?

• As a 42yo, 5'10", 240lb of soft muscles... Am I getting soft for crying a little? like I said, I grew up on a farm but we really cherish our girls, names and all. Mrs Scarlett (sweetest Rhode Island Red) almost got away but got snipped enough to be deadly, she was still alive when I found her, died in my arms .

• My property is 2 acres all 5' cyclone fenced, so are all my neighbors, I have a hard time figuring out how they got in and out. Are coyotes know to climb/jump that height?

• I have a feeling they'll be back soon... am I taking it too far to seek revenge.. traps, a sting at dusk with may be involved

Wow, spilling my heart here lol (but hiding pain..)

Thank you guys!

I don't think you're going too far.. I'd have a shot gun, and wait for the lit fckrs..