We knew there were coyotes going through our pasture when we made the decision to have chickens. So, the first thing we did was get our standard size donkey, he will and has stomped/kicked coyotes--dogs--whatever. We then worked on a secure coop--this weekend hopefully we will have the secure run finished-all 6 sides. They only free-range when I stand stand right over them, necessary because we also have hawks that hunt in the pasture. I have seen a coyote jump our 4ft fence when tracking deer,but not since Jay-jay took over pasture watch 
