Red Fox, Grey Fox, Coyotes ???

[JerAtwater]

Do all three co-inhabit in the same area?

I've seen a few on my property and they haven't all been the same size or color.

I definitely saw a Red Fox this morning. Last night, in the same crossing, i saw TWO larger canine like animals. Looked more Grey.


Add the Raccoon, opossum, skunk, and the hawk sitting on top of my coop this morning and i have some predators around.

 

[Trish1974]

In my area (Indiana) fox and coyote do not coexist in the same area. Usually you'll have one or the other, as fox and coyote are enemies.

 

[junebuggena]

Their territories can overlap. However, Grey fox are smaller than red fox. If the animals you saw were larger, they must by coyotes.

 

[Zoomie]

We have both grey fox and coyotes. I have never seen them together both at the same time, of course, just can see either one on our property from time to time. I have never seen a red fox here, but this is listed as habitat for them and they are sure in the state.

We have pretty much most predators here. It's easier to say the ones we do not have: tigers, for example, LOL. I figure it's part of living on this earth, but I sure don't let my chickens free-range.

 

[centrarchid]

I have all three. Red Fox most prevalent and problematic. Coyotes working my pasture excludes the Red Fox but Coyotes are very effectively chased off by my dogs. Red Fox often keeps coming back after dogs chase unless dogs get close to catching it. Gray Fox I see about 1/2 mile to east in area that is more densely wooded. I do not know relation ship between Coyotes and Gray Fox. Bobcats also present but much more sporadic in terms of visits that I am aware of.

 

[chickens really]

Yes, Fox and Coyotes can and will share the same territory...Coyotes will kill Fox...Fox are opportunist and will steal the Coyotes stash....I have a Fox problem here because the guy next door will not Kill the Mother and her Kits that are denning on his property...I have only seen two young Coyotes in my pasture...My Dog chased them off...

 

[Leaguinea]

I have seen both red fox and coyotes on our property. I am not sure if both reside on our property or if they just pass through.
We have bush at the back with hay fields, pastures and a creek flowing through so the habitat is good for them.
Quite often late at night I can hear the coyotes yapping and howling (very eerie sounds).
The red fox will come right up in the pasture by the house, the coyotes stay a little further out, down below the barns. We keep llamas and a donkey to help ward off these creatures but some become very brave.
Ironically my worst fowl massacres were caused by a neighbours small dog and more recently a weasel/mink (not sure which one it was but the damages were the same either way) It seems harder to proof against these smaller guys that can get through a hole that is smaller than 1".

 

[StinkyAcres]

I've seen them all here, including the skunks, opossums, raccoons (killed all ten of my chicks and injured two hens), and hawks. Plus the bobcats and mink.... But I have the most problems with Red Foxes. My poor chickens can't free range much anymore.

 

[JerAtwater]

I think all three are at least passing through my property.

Saw the 2 coyotes. Talked to my neighbor and he just shot one last week. He hoped that was it. He raises turkey and has about 500 in the barn. I had to break the bad news to him.

Saw the Red Fox the next morning. Got a good look at him.

Last night a car did me a favor and took out another fox. Hard to place what kind. It was reddish, but lacked the black boots and tipped ears. He was about 25-30lb. Could be a Grey or maybe a mix.

 

[centrarchid]

I think all three are at least passing through my property.

Saw the 2 coyotes. Talked to my neighbor and he just shot one last week. He hoped that was it. He raises turkey and has about 500 in the barn. I had to break the bad news to him.

Saw the Red Fox the next morning. Got a good look at him.

Last night a car did me a favor and took out another fox. Hard to place what kind. It was reddish, but lacked the black boots and tipped ears. He was about 25-30lb. Could be a Grey or maybe a mix.

Re-weigh that fox. Fifteen, maybe 20 lbs for a monster. Coyotes might be in that weigh range as pups this time of year.