Coyote proble

[chilling_witpeeps]

I have a coyote problem I have my chickens but there are some coyotes living close by and it is making me nervous but I do have a good idea of where it may be. What should I do

 

[Pairie Faring]

Lock up your chickens and go on a coyote hunt.

Seriously your little chickies smell like KFC to those coyotes...

 

[AlienChick]

Also, read the Predators and Pests section for some good tips on protecting your flock.

 

[Batty about Banties]

I agree with Pairie, Coyote Hunt and also

 

[ginormous chicken]

X2 Look up the predators and pest section. Some places you can shoot them, some places you can't. You have to look up your county ordinances. Also, be careful when disposing, they have fleas

Welcome!

 

[Cacciatore]

Welcome from Northern California.

You definitely should get your chickens into a secure enclosure. I don't think hunting the coyote is necessarily a good idea, there may be laws governing it and it's not likely that you can or should wipe out every coyote in your area. Just my two cents.

 

[Katydid2011]

First things first: Welcome to BYC!

As for the coyotes, I highly recommend putting an electric wire around your coop and run. We have three strands, the first strand being about 3" off the ground with the highest strand at 5'. We see and hear them pretty much every night and have even seen them during the day time but they don't challenge the electric fence. It also helps that we have a 120 pound watch dog.

I think it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to kill all the coyotes that threaten your chickens. In my opinion, it's best to make sure your coop and run are as secure as possible. An electric fence, if you can do it, works wonders.

 

[ScissorChick]

Welcome to BYC!

*Agreed with above Poster about you coyotes*

 

[leslierf]

Hello and Welcome!
I agree with those who say keep your chickens protected. Even if all the coyotes were gone, there are other predators out there looking for a fresh meal.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.