I am having a big problem with coyotes where I live in the country. They have already got one of my chihuahuas. How can I take care of this huge problem?
Also, they are scary to hear them howl and carry on, sure would like any suggestions to get rid of them, or scare them off.
Glinda
Contact your states DNR department. Let them know that they have already killed one of your pets, and you are worried they may do more damage. You can Google search "your state and DNR" for the website. (10/03/2008)
I would suggest talking to someone you know who hunts. They always know someone who hunt coyote. They do kill a lot of wildlife and animals including pheasant. My husband is always wanting to kill them where we hunt. Good luck. (10/03/2008)
By Jen
Back in the days of the dinosaurs, my grandfather and father used to shoot just one and hang it on the fence the coyotes were coming over, carefully repairing any loose bottom wires or slats for lower openings, quickly filling any holes they've dug because they do dig. The hanging animal skin needs to be head to the sky and allowed to bake in the sun, rot and dry out.
So that the live ones get the point that they might get killed if they come around there. It seemed to work for him and his family. God bless, watch over and help you. Remember that we are to subdue the earth, not tolerate being harmed by predator animals. (10/03/2008)
By Lynda
There are some neighbors that have a llama in with their sheep and this is to keep coyotes from getting them. We have a gentleman that comes in during the cooler weather and traps coyotes for us. He's caught one that weighed 45 lbs. and was coal black. This is a very rare size/color. The coyotes have kept our boys from having "backyard campouts". Good luck. (10/04/2008)
By Nancy
Lynda: We are not here to "subdue" the earth. We are here to live in harmony with it. If there's one thing that floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc., should teach us, it's that humans can't subdue the earth.
Glinda: Coyotes aren't the only threat to small animals. Large birds of prey could also kill small dogs. How can you "repel" them? You might as well ask us how to change the weather to suit you.
The coyotes were there before you were, which is something that should have been considered before purchasing the home and land. I lived in the desert for a couple of decades, where it wasn't just coyotes, but javelinas and all sorts of other wildlife we had to contend with. In other words, you can't change the coyotes; you have to change your lifestyle to deal with them.
If you offer wild animals "snacks" like small dogs, that will attract them. (Not to demean the tragic loss of a pet, I just mean, that's how any wild animal will view a doggy or a kitty. They have no way of understanding how these little creatures are precious to us.) Never let pets run around where they can become prey. Same goes for small children.
I would suggest that you call your local animal control department, and ask them what they can do. Sometimes they can trap animals and relocate them far away from where you are, so they can establish a new territory for themselves. In any case, these folks will know a lot more than we do, and they'll be able to assist you in reducing your problems with coyotes.
But the bottom line is, anybody who lives in the country, on a ranch, in a desert, etc., is going to have to contend with wildlife. Heck, even when I lived in a Phoenix suburb, it was common for coyotes and other critters to be spotted. You can't encroach into coyote territory, then expect them to stop howling and stay away. Nature doesn't work like that.
Glenn'sMom: Yes, they would come that close to a house. Please, for heaven's sake, bring Skip inside the house, especially since she has so many handicaps. The poor little thing is even more defenseless than most small animals. Bring her inside at night, and give her a nice doggy bed, so she'll be safe and sound. (10/04/2008)
All of the sheep farmers in my area use a donkey as they are not scared of them and run them off. (10/05/2008)
By Polly
Coyotes are scared of mountain lions. If you can put a speaker outside and there are tons of mountain lion calls online. When you hear the coyotes, then play the sound track, they will avoid your house. It does work. No animals harmed during the making of this post. (10/18/2008)
By Lorenzo
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