How do I keep Coyotes away from my home and dogs without having to kill them?

Question

How do I keep Coyotes away from my home and dogs without having to kill them?

Answer 1

A couple of options. Coyotes, just like dogs, use scents to mark their territory. You can get fake urine of a larger species, and that'll keep them away. Or, you can also get rollers for the top of your fences so that they can't jump over them.

I'll get you the links.

Synthetic urine:

http://www.yardlover.com/products.php?ca...

Fence roller:

http://www.coyoteroller.com/home

Remember, coyotes can jump pretty d@mn high... so these should really help.

Answer 2

Call animal control for stray dogs and they may have advice on the coyotes too.

Answer 3

Ok first, do not kill any Coyote or anything thats coming into your yard, there really is no way to keep coyotes away from your house if you live by them. Most of the time you should not have to worry about your dog because

1 Coyotes are nocturnal hunters

2 you may hear them but rarley do you ever see them

3 most of the dogs that are attacked by wild animals are because the wild animal did not notice it was there and saw it as if it were trying to kill it, so when you let you do out to go to the bathroom at night make a large stomping sound, or a cough, and make sure you keep a look out on the bush. or you can put him on a leash.

Answer 4

My mother's friend had a problem with foxes and coyotes. She was scared because she had two little mutts and a toddler. She ended up getting geese, several very large geese. They raised h**l whenever coyotes came by, which scared them, and attacked foxes.

That is all I know about getting rid of or scaring away coyotes. Sorry if it is no help.  

Answer 5

Invest in buying a good fence and put it all around your property, including a gate in the front. Something thats tall enough so they cant jump in also low so they cant go under and one thats very sturdy. Thats what we had... good luck

Answer 6

Wolf urine.

Here's an explanation -

http://www.ehow.com/how_2131381_keep-coy...

I've seen this available at some of the local garden stores that sell only plants, fertilizers, pesticides, and lawn & yard equipment.

And be forewarned, if you have wolves in the area it will attrack wolves.

More suggestions to deter them -

http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/media/pr2...

Community Action

Coyotes are drawn to urban and suburban neighborhoods for two reasons: human encroachment into native habitat and the availability of food.

Secure garbage cans by fastening lids with rope, bungee cords, or chains and tying the handle to a stake driven into the ground. Put garbage out the morning of pickup, not the night before.

Dispose of especially attractive food wastes such as meat, cheese, and eggs by adding a small amount of ammonia to the bag to deter coyotes.

When composting, use enclosed bins rather than exposed piles. Avoid adding dog or cat waste, meat, milk or eggs, and any food containing these products, to compost.

If you have fruit trees, pick the ripe fruit and keep fallen fruit off the ground. Coyotes are fond of ripe fruit.

Outdoor lights triggered by motion sensors can keep coyotes from approaching too close to your house at night.

Clear away bushes and dense weeds near your home where coyotes find cover and animals to feed on.

And finally, there's this link -http://www.wcsv.org/Education/Coexhistin...

Keeping Companion Animals Safe

*Cats and small dogs could be seen as prey to the coyote, while larger dogs could be injured in a confrontation. Make sure your pets stay inside whenever coyotes are seen or heard. (Coyotes are active both during the day and at night, but under cover of darkness, might be more likely to attack a pet.)

*Fence your property or yard. The fence must be at least six feet tall with the bottom extending at least six inches below the ground. Fences can be made more effective by outwardly inverting the top of the fence or by using electric fencing along the top and bottom.

*Spay or neuter your dogs. Un-spayed feamles can attract male coyotes. In addition, un-neutered domestic male dogs may be lured by the female coyote's scent.

*If you allow your cats to go outside unattended and there is little or no natural tree cover, you can help protect your cat by installing "cat posts." Cat posts can be any type of long climbable wooden post (4x4 or corner posts) that stands out of the ground at least six to eight feet with a platform on top for the cat to rest on. The post will provide the cat with an opportunity to escape from a pursuing coyote.

*Don't feed coyotes or leave pet food outside. Coyotes can easily become dependent on human food sources.

*Vaccinate your animals (transmission of disease from coyotes to domestic animals is extremely rare).

*Spay or neuter your dogs. Coyotes are attracted to, and can mate with, unspayed or unneutered domestic dogs. Male coyotes will be attracted to unspayed female dogs and unneutered male dogs could be lured away by an ovulating female coyote and be killed by male coyotes. Coyotes are primarily rodent eaters and scavengers (rodents comprise 90% of coyotes' diets). However, they can harm or kill animals kept outside such as chickens, rabbits, goats and sheep. To reduce the risk to outside animals, take the following precautions:

*Fright devices, such as sirens and sensor lights, may help deter coyotes from closely approaching animal housing areas.

*Use guard animals. Llamas, donkeys, and special guard dogs have proved effective in reducing or eliminating coyote predation of pastured animals.

*Provide rabbits with a wire-covered enclosure with fencing buried below the ground. Provide an escape shelter with an opening just small enough for the rabbit to enter. (Cages are not recommended because rabbits may be attacked through the cage or die of stress as they frantically try to find cover.)