Help! Coyotes jumping fence

[The Brick Coop]

Scotlin, re: High powered pellet gun, for scaring only, some also shoot bb's or are made of a lot of plastic. Our first was higher than average fps but not the best. Ok for killing little rodents but not even great for big rats unless good head shot. We got a better pellet gun (Gamo Silent Cat, 1250 fps) for rats (Works very well) but for *killing* fox quickly it still takes shooting more than once even at close range (inside the coop), so aim for the eye at least and if that makes it go down, be prepared to re-shoot, again in the eye. Or just get a .22 & repair your coop if you miss. Hubby is the shooter. I need to practice. Re: fence: fox & coyote climb well, especially chain link. Our smart Aussie climbed out of his chain link kennel; he got up there & pushed aside the single sheet not-attached (well) plywood roof, so I imagine most light/strong wild canines could climb fences. Last video Poster: Your video shows what might be a family and may indicate plenty high population in your area. Not sure I'd like my big family dog to be out by itself there defending against all those! ...Stake out time!

 

[Chick Wrangler]

We just lost seven hens 5 days ago. There was not a body left, only feathers. I heard a ruckus and ran down to the enclosure. A young coyote was in the pen and scrambling to kill #8.
I ran him off and he jumped the 5" lodge pole and chain link fence like it wasn't there. Today I had it raised to 8' in height by adding strong posts and more chain link. I hope that is enough. Any feedback on fence heights? Will I need barbed wire or electric wiring in addition? I plan to install tarps with grommets around the bottom so they can't stalk the chickens so easily.
It is a real heart breaker to witness a scene like that. I have been raising hens for 15 years.
I've lost one at a time here and there, but nothing like this!
I have added a photo of my favorite little girl. Frizzle. I sure miss her.

So Sad! RIP little Frizzle! (and the other girls/boys.)

 

[cmom]

I am a bit surprised no one has suggested putting a lid on the run.

I have seen fox clear a 6' privacy fence like it wasn't even a tiny challenge.

I do believe in solid fencing and at least chicken wire firmly secured over the top. It will keep out more than just coyotes.

Yes not grounded means no zap with electric fence.

I have heavy duty netting covering my pens. I have had a couple of breaches this past year but the crappy piece of netting has since been replaced. No issues with predators jumping over the fence. Nothing has tried and it's been up for over 10 years. I have had predators attempt to dig under a fence but abort the attempt rather quickly when they get zapped by the electric wire.

 

[cmom]

Here is an owl going through the crappy netting. It had killed a couple of birds a couple of nights prior. I moved the rest of the birds to another coop and put a camera in that one and the owl came back. I covered the breached netting with another piece of crappy netting and the owl went right through it.

 

[WestTNriverrat]

A .22lr to the head will do the job but a .223,25-06, 7mm-08, .243 are all good choices and will fold them up quick.

Unfortunately, coyotes are intelligent and persistent. Once they find and easy meal, they will return regularly for another.

You can try better fencing, but I find elimination a more successful solution. Get a red spotlight and stake out a night or two and bag a few.

A good idea, but be sure to check state laws on hunting trapping of animals. It is illegal to spotlight/hunt coyotes at night in Tn so may want to check your state laws first.
Broad daylight on a calm non windy day a good decoy rabbit squaller and pick of rifle can be as effective and easier than spotlight hunting. Takes a lot less time too. You know if there is a coyote close within 30 min never stay in one spot longer than an hour.

 

[cmom]

We had a coyote overload here. A neighbor allowed some coyote hunters on his property and I'm assuming they got some because I'm seeing a lot fewer on my cameras. I heard some shooting after dark. My neighbor said there were some dens right behind his house and he would be able to watch them come out of their dens in the evenings. Nighttime is when most of the predators roam around here. I'm sure they must have had permits. There are organizations that will hunt coyotes on property with the property owners permission. Apparently they are after the skins.

 

[bryan99705]

Fencing coyotes out is like fencing goats ..... Your fence has to be waterproof. they will jump, dig, climb, and wiggle to get past a fence if they are hungry and foods on the other side. Consider a chicken tractor

 

[roosterhavoc]

You must not be aware that this is common technique,
you bait the fence itself so they get shocked by it....making them not want to come anywhere near it ever again.

I think it’s a terrible idea too. Especially since most people’s fences aren’t strong enough or aren’t always working properly.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle still ended up finding a way in!

 

[WestTNriverrat]

We had a coyote overload here. A neighbor allowed some coyote hunters on his property and I'm assuming they got some because I'm seeing a lot fewer on my cameras. I heard some shooting after dark. My neighbor said there were some dens right behind his house and he would be able to watch them come out of their dens in the evenings. Nighttime is when most of the predators roam around here. I'm sure they must have had permits. There are organizations that will hunt coyotes on property with the property owners permission. Apparently they are after the skins.

Maybe some type of population control permit or the law could just allow it. Some states do.
Predator hunting has really picked up popularity in my area in the last 5 years. There are clubs that put on competitive hunts.