Lots of coyoties in my new neighborhood

[SophieKatesMom]

We have a HUGE coyote problem in our neighborhood. We have 8 Yorkies, 2 Boston Terrier, a Silky Terrier, A Shorkie, 3 Cavaliers, a Jack Russell, a Min Pin and a few little mixed breeds all living in my neighborhood. Wonder how I know this? I am the President of our HOA and those numbers were given to me.

Being part of our HOA we had to act on this since neighborhood cats were disappearing on a daily basis (no problems with dogs, we have strict leash laws that are enforced). We called our State Department of Natural resources and they came out and set some live traps...no luck so we hired a "bounty hunter" who came in and had to kill the coyotes. On one trip he killed 15 coyotes and found 3 dens.

I had such mixed feelings on this, I hated to have the coyotes killed but there was tremendous pressure to do something for the residents of my community. I have found out that in my county Coyotes that are trapped in a live trap are NOT set free, they are "destroyed".

Now for the sad part, since this Winter we now have more Coyotes. A pack has been spotted by our front entrance gate and just last night when a fire truck left from the station directly across the street we could hear the howls and pup cries.

I am not sure I can hire someone to do a "bounty" again, it was horrible and I could not forgive myself for a long time.

[jaac]

My Gigio was taken by a very large Coyote in December in my back yard with my Golden, my Scottie and Mini Doxie also in the yard, it happened so quickly. I now have two Yorkies, they are being potty pad trained. My Golden, Scottie and Mini Doxie all go out on a leash in the front yard now and I walk my Scottie and Mini Doxie on a very short leash, with pepper spray and a whistler.
Please, Please but them all on a leash, a covered dog run or potty pad train them.
Coyote are being very brave and they will jump the fence with you there.
be very careful.
Jacki

[dwerten]

here is a pic of a lady on my maltese group where a coyote was looking in their slider

[jaac]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Does anyone know if coyotes would scale a 6 1/2' redwood fence? I've never had them in my backyard, but I hear them run through, behind the fence, on the easement, quite often, during the summer months...In fact, they got my precious cat, last summer, but he was hunting, at night, in the field, behind my house...

yes they can

[jaac]

Originally Posted by LilMissy

We have coyotes in our area. They are not intimidated by people AT ALL. There was a lady who was in a big, busy park here and had her Yorkie snatched right in front of her. My girls potty indoors, and are in a stroller outdoors. I will let them down on the ground ON LEASH in open areas where I can see what is approaching or around us. There was even a coyote that went up to a toddler in my neighbourhood (whom was sitting playing in the snow) and took a few bites out of her arm/chest before the parents heard the girl screaming.

I am attaching a photo (and the LINK to the story) that a photographer got of that ladies Yorkie being snatched by the coyote. The Coyote DID catch this Yorkie and it was never found

You can't be too careful. If I were you, i'd either build an outdoor caged area with a roof, or have them potty indoors. I would never allow them more than a few feet away from you ON LEASH.

this is breaking my heart. I saw the coyote leave my back yard with my Gigio. I went looking for Gigio, it happens so quick there was nothing i could do. the coyote was gone. please please be careful

[cwdilg]

I actually wrote a bit about this in another thread, but once more might help. We lost Gigio to a coyote in our yard in December. It was heartbreaking but it did force us into a proactive stance with our City. For information purposes, coyotes can scale a 6' fence with relative ease. Depending on their size, probably a bit higher, too.
A few preventative steps for everyone. Walk outside on a leash only. Wear a referee whistle around your neck. Carry a cowbell or any noisemaker. Carry a bright LED style flashlight at night. Maybe a walking stick or a 7 iron. Pepper spray will work if you are close, but you don't want to be that close. If you see one, harass it, make yourself look bigger by raising your arms and yelling at it. If it does not scare, DO NOT turn your back on it but back your way to a safer place.
Some counties allow shooting a paintball at it. Some counties allow shooting it in your own yard or property. Coyotes are sneaky and lazy predators so you have to make it harder for them. Get rid of the bird feeders which attract birds and rodents to your yard. Clean up any fallen fruit from your trees. Close any garbage can or dumpster lids tightly.
Try motion sensing security lights on your house or in warmer weather, motion sensing sprinklers. A can filled with noisemaking gravel or rocks will often scare them. But if it has been easy for them to eat in a certain location, they will come back. In the Western US it is now breeding season, so they will come out of their dens for a meal. Watch where you are walking.
If all this fails, work with your city government to put together a Coyote Management Plan, especially if there is not one already in place. It's a vital document that will help identify problem situations and help the city generate a measured and graduated response to the coyote threat. They are a tough problem this year in many parts of front range Colorado. I wish you the best in protecting your little ones.

[shodanusmc]

In Az I had an 8 foot brick Fence....I saw them walking on it! They can jump an 8 foot fence!

[bellanrocco]

Originally Posted by dwerten

here is a pic of a lady on my maltese group where a coyote was looking in their slider

That is creeeepy! Imagine if that sliding door wasn't there... *shudders*


SophieKate's Mom- I imagine that that was very sad. I'm sure that was a very difficult decision for you, both as an animal lover and pet owner. I, myself am slightly torn on the issue..

Humans have developed so much of the coyotes' and other predators' natural habitat. It is completely understandable that they must seek out their food elsewhere.

Coyotes do have a place in our ecosystem, however, what's even more sad is the idea that someone could lose their precious pet to one.

Always keep your pets on leashes. I have different types for mine- 5' long leashes and the 10' retractable. I'm finding it very rare that I'm using the retractable-it is just not worth not keeping my babies close.

[dwerten]

here is the roller i was talking about you put on top of your fence and they cannot jump up and latch on

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[LilMissy]

Originally Posted by jaac

this is breaking my heart. I saw the coyote leave my back yard with my Gigio. I went looking for Gigio, it happens so quick there was nothing i could do. the coyote was gone. please please be careful

I'm sorry. My intentions weren't to make anyone upset when I posted the article. I only wanted small pet owners to be aware that coyotes can and will snatch up our babies if given the opportunity.

I feel awful that you have experienced this first hand with your Gigio. My deepest condolences.

[MyYorkieIScAsey]

We have coyotes at our place. See them every once in awhile. Generally coyotes avoid humans.

I can't see living in fear. I would have to believe your dog has a greater chance of being hit by a car than taken by the coyote.

Thankfully, we can shoot to killl coyotes at any time as there is open season on them here. Neighbor over the hill got one during bow season.

Education is important concening coyotes. Search the internet along with applying defensive measures listed in some of the posts.

Please don't let anything or anyone make you live in fear.

[jaac]

sorry wrong post

[jaac]

Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

We have a HUGE coyote problem in our neighborhood. We have 8 Yorkies, 2 Boston Terrier, a Silky Terrier, A Shorkie, 3 Cavaliers, a Jack Russell, a Min Pin and a few little mixed breeds all living in my neighborhood. Wonder how I know this? I am the President of our HOA and those numbers were given to me.

Being part of our HOA we had to act on this since neighborhood cats were disappearing on a daily basis (no problems with dogs, we have strict leash laws that are enforced). We called our State Department of Natural resources and they came out and set some live traps...no luck so we hired a "bounty hunter" who came in and had to kill the coyotes. On one trip he killed 15 coyotes and found 3 dens.

I had such mixed feelings on this, I hated to have the coyotes killed but there was tremendous pressure to do something for the residents of my community. I have found out that in my county Coyotes that are trapped in a live trap are NOT set free, they are "destroyed".

Now for the sad part, since this Winter we now have more Coyotes. A pack has been spotted by our front entrance gate and just last night when a fire truck left from the station directly across the street we could hear the howls and pup cries.

I am not sure I can hire someone to do a "bounty" again, it was horrible and I could not forgive myself for a long time.

would still have mixed feeling if one of the 15 coyotes hurt a child or took you furbaby?
I live in Castle Pines North Co. My husband is trying very hard to push a coyotes management plan in place. The coyotes here are very bold we see them near schools at all times of the day, the city street and paths. Many pet have been taken, my Gigio included.
The problem coyotes need to be taken of, so they do not breed and teach there young to hut for our pets and there bad behavior.
Jacki

[LilMissy]

Originally Posted by jaac

would still have mixed feeling if one of the 15 coyotes hurt a child or took you furbaby?
I live in Castle Pines North Co. My husband is trying very hard to push a coyotes management plan in place. The coyotes here are very bold we see them near schools at all times of the day, the city street and paths. Many pet have been taken, my Gigio included.
The problem coyotes need to be taken of, so they do not breed and teach there young to hut for our pets and there bad behavior.
Jacki

The coyotes here are very bold as well. Last week one walked right through the school yard while hundreds of children were outside playing at lunch time. Just a few days before that, I had my kids playing at the school playground after school. Missy was with me. For some reason, I turned around and glanced behind to see a coyote approaching. I scooped Missy up and the coyote passed by my kids and I. It was so close that if I leaned over I could have reached out and touched it (no joke). The coyote that was euthanized about 3 weeks ago was captured in the school field. I see them walking up my street regularly, and have come out in the morning to a coyote standing at the end of my driveway. They are a problem because they DO take people pets, many cats go missing in our neighbourhood, and they do bite children. I have proof. Here is a link to the article where a toddler was bitten a few times by a coyote while she was playing in her front yard. This happened exactly 3 blocks from my home. In my earlier post I said that she was bitten in the arm and chest, but that was actually another child. This one was bitten in the neck and head.

Coyote killed after attack on Port Coquitlam toddler

[yorkieusa]

This reminds me of a few years ago when I was on the riding mower and I wasn't quite done, so I had to finish with the headlights on. I looked across the lawn and there was a coyote just standing there. I took out across the yard on the mower trying to scare him away and he would barely leave. I didn't scare him at all.

I live in a housing addition and a few houses up there is a huge culvert. A guy who lives next to it works nights and comes in about 3 a.m. He told me one night he counted 23 coyotes coming up and they went through that culvert.

Kacee has a fenced-in yard, but I have never let her go out by herself. It isn't just coyotes that I would worry about. It could be something as simple as a snake, not to mention all of the other creatures out there.