Coyotes!!! Need advice, please.

[gumpsgirl]

I woudnt encourage this behavior, one things coyote's are known for is luring dogs. Some of them run and the dog chases while others lay in wait. Then when the dog passes them, they surround the dog and kill it. They are very smart. I think a donkey or llama is the best protection or at the least two LGD, they seem to be more deterred if there is more than one dog.

Good Luck!

Nancy

I'm wondering if this is what happened to my sisters dog. He was such a good dog.

 

[NancyDz]

gumpsgirl,

It wouldnt surprise me, many very smart dogs have been tricked by this.

I'm sorry bout your sister's dog, maybe she can get two since she has so much acreage, put a donkey on
some and have the two LGD on some.


Nancy

 

[MissPrissy]

Wow. I have not heard a coyote since I left Ga. Sorry you are having issues down there.

 

[greathorse]

The only thing with a donkey and kids is that they WILL kick. Mine hasn't kicked us yet (we've had him almost 9 yrs) but I would never put it past him. If given the proper attention they can be awesome additions to your home and farm. They are stubborn during training but that's their disposition.




I have raised Mammoth Donkeys for many years and have never known one to kick. I beleive donkeys are about the safest animal you can have with kids. Mules are a different story. Not saying a donkey cannot kick but is not in their nature. They use their front feet.

A good stock dog will have no trouble with a donkey, a not bright dog can get hurt bad. My ex's English bulldog started something with a donkey and got wadded up underneath and would have been killed had i not been there. Coytes will skirt around a donkey anytime possible they know about those fronts.

Donkeys are awesome animals less than cooperative unless you have had a lot of experience with them as far as leading etc. I would worry about a miniature being big enough to handle itslef with coyotes. Standards and mammoth will have not trouble. They really are not animals to be afraid of.

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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you should pm me too.....i have a predator problem and dont know what it is and its a very good possiblility its coyotes

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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Where are you at in VA...Im in WV and have been having a predator problem and think that is a possibility...also if ur close enough then we probably have the same thing going on here or if not, then we will soon

 

[Mahonri]

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A donkey would be a fantastic idea and I will be happy to pass that advice along to my sister and surrounding farmers.

They darn coyotes have become such a problem. I won't even tell you all how I feel about the county for releasing the dumb things.

If this had been in AZ, there would have been attorney's lining up to represent you in a suit against the county... and out here you would probably win.

 

[Tailfeathers]

Sorry but all I can recommend is to shoot them. I don't recommend poisoning because there is too much risk for ancillary untargeting poisonings.

Frankly, since many states have adopted anti-trapping laws and the fur trade has all but been eliminated by the animal-rights folks, the coyote population has exploded and they don't have any natural enemies except for wolves which most states don't have.

I shot one two weeks ago off my back porch that was standing on the other side of the fence from my Beagle who was going nuts. I'm pretty sure that it was coyotes that killed one of my champion field trial stock beagles. So, the pelt is salted now, sitting in the freezer, and just waiting to be taken to the taxidermists.

They do may a nice wall hanging - especially if you have a loghome like I do.

God Bless,

 

[Badlatitude]

If you want them removed I can probably put you in contact with somone in your state who would gladly come handle the problem. Or lead you in the right direction to obtain your own help. Once yotes figure out where an easy meal is the only soloution is to get rid of them. Since no one wants them and U cant really move them.

Coyotes will prey on dogs and cats. One of the clues that a family of coyotes have set up shop ( even in a residential area) Is the neighborhood cats vanish and smaller livestock gets hit.

The general problem with your average Joe deer hunter is that they are themselves a predator and you need to use a different bag of tricks. Not to mention most deer hunters arent equipt for predator hunting. which can require some LONG shots if the yotes are wary. Not to mention night hunting them which is yet another pile of equiptment lol. You will be forced to be up wind of them when calling because they will swing down wind to try and scent their hopeful prey. Location , setup and planning is key. Just throwing a foxpro out there might get you a couple but they get smart quick and if they bust you then they are onto you sceme and you need to start over.

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I also highly doubt the state introduced them Infact thats most likely some rumor.

Coyotes have spread through the country and are located in pretty much every state now. Because of displacement , food and climate they are almost becomming different animals. A North Eastern coyote is NOTHING like a desert yote. They share the same general shape and some traits but we have very much larger , heavier boned coyotes living in very small family groups to single pairs. Even their colorations and fur density are night and day. They way they operate with in their range is also very different compaired to dare I say their western cousins. I believe there is also a research project going on to determine the strain difference and re classify them Eastern Coyote and western Coyote. : End Edit:

 

[bargain]

I'm so sorry the coyote problem is going again.

We have a rescue burro in one area of our farm that protects livestock. The burro tolerates no invaders.

We have a Anatolian Shepherd Dog for another area. The guard dog has been very good. I know that there have been some neighboring attacks recently. I wanted to add another guard dog to the same area but the vet said now that 2 alpha dogs don'tshare their area.

We were attacked prior to these guard animals and lost 25 chickens and also about 20 bunnies and almost lost our baby kids but we were awakened by their howls and chased them off.

It's a real issue and as if I understand it that coyotes are attracting "tame" household dogs and they prowl in a pack. Many of the "pound" dogs are actually crosses with coyotes, so the problem keeps expanding. At least that's what animal control told me.