Coyote Deterrent

[LaurEliz]

Anybody have any suggestions for coyote deterrent? A few weeks ago I had a visit from a very bold coyote. He got one of my roosters. I kept my chickens (and cats!) locked inside for a few weeks and then hesitantly let them out again. All was well for about a week before I heard my remaining rooster in distress and went out to see a coyote running around my yard. This time he got both of my Rhode Island Red hens (one missing fully, the other I initially saved, but she passed away during the following night )

The day after, of course, I didn’t let any animals out, and I haven’t since, but I’ve seen him in the field across the road and I’ve seen his footprints in the snow. He is not afraid of me, and in fact only stated at me as I yelled at him, until I picked up my snow shovel and ran toward him with it. He seems to be a loner, and he attacks at different times of the day. I assume he’s keeping an eye on me and picking the best times for the attack.

It’s been super cold here, so keeping the animals cooped up isn’t the worst thing, but I really hope there’s some way to get this guy to leave us alone.

 

[sourland]

I would suggest either a shotgun or a trapper. Now that it has located a food source it will not leave.

 

[Nero70002]

Or if you don’t do this you could maybe let your animals out for a little at different times while watching them. For example put ing the numbers 7 to 20 in a random number picker or whatever times you might take them outside, and take them outside for an hour or so.

 

[Nero70002]

I would suggest either a shotgun or a trapper. Now that it has located a food source it will not leave.

Or if you don’t do this you could maybe let your animals out for a little at different times while watching them. For example put ing the numbers 7 to 20 in a random number picker or whatever times you might take them outside, and take them outside for an hour or so.

 

[Sally PB]

Sourland is right. The coyote isn't going to give up. A very high fence? An electric fence? I don't know how feasible or affordable those are for your situation. I think you need to make him go away. Check regulations on shooting or trapping in your area.

 

[Sweet Road Island Reds]

I am so sorry for your losses that’s terrible. I’ve heard you could buy coyote pee online like Amazon and put it around your property. I have had no issues with them (knock on wood). I also have a fenced in half ache with neighbors with lots of dog. That’s unusual that he’s alone I assume it’s a male for being so bold. They are usually in a pack I can hear them in my back yard but, I always supervise I go out every hour to check. I do head counts and I put them away and let them out after sun rise, and before sun set.

 

[My2butterflies]

I would look for a trapper/hunter. I’ve seen someone local to me looking for people with coyote problems and offering to come remove them. Perhaps you’ll have someone near you willing to do the same.

For now I’d suggest being armed when taking your birds out for free range time. Your coyote sounds way too bold.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Look up your state game laws. You may be able to bait and shoot. It doesn't take much of a gun to take down coyote. Distance is the main thing but that can be negated to some degree with bait pile if you only have access to a .22 long powder burner (use hollow point). Around here people will put the bait on the tree line and take vantage from second story barn door. If not married then second story window of their home. LOL. Make use of long range varmint gun like .223 for the sport or it. In states where big bore air guns are more popular they are the fellas that are eager to pest for folks with their .257 or .308 PCP slug guns.

I'm setting up a bait today for a stout that's killed four birds. If I can lure him out of the barn it should be short work with my .22 cal springer air gun.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I am so sorry.

I just had a pack of coyotes on the property next to me. I found online that cougar or wolf urine is a repellent but my issue is that I also have those predators in my area, so I wouldn’t want to attract them either.
Shotgun will be the way I go if needed.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

You'll not get close enough to a coyote to make use of a shotgun. They are extremely alert, intelligent and wary. They make rounds to my property at least once a month. The pack covers a vast territory constantly moving around it to renew it's food source.

Sometimes they get a deer but the typical food is mice. If you follow the tracks through fields in snow you'll see a long 5 foot or more pounce to side and hole dug in snow. Then trot along listening, stop to zero in and pounce again.