I have had the same problem here in NJ. Our coyote population is out of control. If they are howling they are coyotes. I tried the pee pee trick lol. It did not work. The only thing that worked was my .22. I actually missed one today as it was sneaking up on the flock as the were trying to get out of the rain under a pine tree. Coyotes will hunt daylight hours and are very braisin. I have had them circle me and the coop until the rifle goes off. No fear unlike a fox. My coop is very secure and they stand no chance getting in after its locked. But these buggers come around as my flock is freeranging the farm. I dont like to kill anything on the farm. I put up with most animals even in the garden. But my chickens depend on me to protect them. So I do my best. 5 coyotes have fallen to my .22 since week after easter. 1 fox. This is the first coyote I have seen in over a month. I think the word is getting out lol. STAY AWAY FROM STEVE'S FARM!