Coyote....

[painter chick]

Anyone have advice about getting rid of a coyote who has taken up residence in our back yard (180 acres of woods & hills)? I've seen her at noon drinking from our pond and scenting the coop, plus she chased a deer through our yard the other morning , so she's feeling pretty comfortable around the house and I'm really worried about letting the girls out in the yard, not to mention our cat who is in a fenced area but the fence is only 4'
Any hints would be helpful,

thanks, Sue

 

[plumberroy]

Since it seems you are not a hunter ,I would ask around locally for someone who varmint hunts It shouldn't be to hard to find some one. The county ag. extension office my have a list of people who volunteer for varmint removal. I know of 2 counties in Oh. that have such a list. A local gun club is another place to ask. If I lived closer I would come do it for you .
Roy

 

[painter chick]

Well I'm not "exactly" a hunter but I think she moved in because of the red squirrels I shoot out of our bird feeder, in fact I have some "bait" out there right now.

I'm using a 22 but do I need to get a larger gun? The feeder is only about 20' from the house I was thinking about putting in an all night watch....

 

[scooter147]

a 22 would take care of the yote if placed in the right spot.

Get a rabbit in distress call, brings 'em like a moth to a flame.

 

[painter chick]

Thanks

 

[amarook]

Trap & relocate?

 

[Momma_Cluck]

There are gels and granules that are repellents-- you put it around the perimeter of the yard... be sure it isn't where your chickens can eat it. It will also keep your cat IN the yard! LOL!

 

[WalkingWolf]

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And give the problem to someone else? Sorry not to offend but coyotes are not endangered and are pests and are much more a danger to children and pets than most wild animals. Shoot or get a neighbor to shoot the critter before the chickens are the least of your worries.

 

[painter chick]

We are over run with the things here, and this dog is a bit too comfortable getting this close to the house and I really don't want to transfer my problem to someone else. I enjoy listening to them from a distance but I have allot of time and money raising my hens and I can't even tell you how mad I'd be if she got one!

 

[al6517]

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I agree that this the best and fastest way, download and record a rabbit in distress, plan your strategy, place the sound , hide in range, and shoot straight. problem solved.

AL

Trap and relocate is a bunch of hooooey, the object is get rid of the preditor not find it a safe home and make it another persons problem.