How to catch a coyote!?!?

[McChooky]

I sincerely hope those traps are humane (catch/release) and not causing harm to your wildlife.

Seriously?

 

[Twilia]

Seriously?

I am guessing you are not human?

Recently a very frightened fox was in excruciating pain – her foot caught in a leghold trap. These cruel traps can cut down to the bone and mangle the legs of animals desperate to escape. They are not much different than your dog. Our fox almost got lucky when she was found and brought to a wildlife rescue. However, despite the staff making every effort to save her, she died from her injuries.

Wild animals, dogs, cats, and even endangered species suffer and die every day because of cruel traps. They are set in neighborhoods, on public lands, in National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. Even children have been injured by these dangerous mechanisms.
Mm, yeah, I am serious. We should know better.

The people who work in the field of wildlife recue and rehab are under enormous stress and mental pressure every day, when they have to rehab an animal that was deliberately harmed by people like this.

You don't even know what it is like; a wild animal is brought in, and the vets and staff are doing everything possible to save her life, but she dies from the injuries. Others lose a leg, a foot and is maimed for no good reason except that people can't handle their problems responsibly and secure their chickens.

Do not even argue. It's not worth my time.
Everyone else, protect our wildlife and your flocks.

 

[BlueO]

Mm... I always advise building the secure coop/run Before, acquiring poultry; And I always try to deal with predators humanely and carefully. You will need a solid, general plan, not a temporary one.
There are other predators, and you should not, and likely will not, be able to shoot them before they do damage. And shooting is not always practical. How about a guardian dog? Or advanced warning system I heard works well (like guineas, dang They Are Loud!).

Hi Twilia! Thank you for the information! Unfortunately, I am unable to build a run, because of where my chicken coop is located. It was already quite expensive to build their coop. I don’t know if you read some of the previous replies but I do have a guardian dog. But she’s also a family dog so when we are gone, she is brought to our neighbors or somewhere she can be watched and cared for. I just hatched some goslings for my warning system so they should also help with predators. I love my chickens, but they are mainly my garbage disposal for leftover foods and egg makers. I do as much as I can to keep them safe and truthfully, I do not believe my chickens would be happy in a run. And where I live, it is illegal to relocate small game. If they are trapped, they must be killed or freed on site. And even though chickens and ducks may all seem very sweet the truth is they’re animals. The only reason my birds love me is cause I bring them food every day. If a coyote was just coming around to look at the views, I wouldn’t be having to deal with it this way. And I don’t just shoot these animals for fun. I do this because it’s them or the chickens. That’s just how it is. Everyone deals with predators differently. I like the way you do it but that’s just not effective or possible where I am. I appreciate your input. Have a nice day!

 

[Twilia]

Hi Twilia! Thank you for the information! Unfortunately, I am unable to build a run, because of where my chicken coop is located. It was already quite expensive to build their coop. I don’t know if you read some of the previous replies but I do have a guardian dog. But she’s also a family dog so when we are gone, she is brought to our neighbors or somewhere she can be watched and cared for. I just hatched some goslings for my warning system so they should also help with predators. I love my chickens, but they are mainly my garbage disposal for leftover foods and egg makers. I do as much as I can to keep them safe and truthfully, I do not believe my chickens would be happy in a run. And where I live, it is illegal to relocate small game. If they are trapped, they must be killed or freed on site. And even though chickens and ducks may all seem very sweet the truth is they’re animals. The only reason my birds love me is cause I bring them food every day. If a coyote was just coming around to look at the views, I wouldn’t be having to deal with it this way. And I don’t just shoot these animals for fun. I do this because it’s them or the chickens. That’s just how it is. Everyone deals with predators differently. I like the way you do it but that’s just not effective or possible where I am. I appreciate your input. Have a nice day!

I really appreciate your thoughtful reply; ) and I understand.

 

[McChooky]

Hello everyone! So I’ve had a coyote, stocking chickens for a while. Today it came really close, but left before I was able to shoot it. I had to leave today and I was gone for about 30 minutes and then when I got home, I noticed he had killed one of my chickens and attacked another one, but was unsuccessful. I’ve had things kill the chickens before, but usually they’re not brave enough to do it while we’re home or will even come near the house. This coyote has been getting close. Too close. And I know it’ll be back for more. I’m wondering what is the best way to lure in/trap a coyote. I’m sure many of you have dealt with this before. When the poultry comes so do the predators. I’m very upset as this was one of my favorite chickens. Please help me get this thing! I have a rabbit call but so far that hasn’t worked. I cannot build a run for my chickens, so please do not tell me too. I love my chickens, but they are for eggs and I’ve already spent a lot of money building their coop.

Please help! Thanks!
(I have a small game hunting license so I am allowed to shoot this coyote)

Foot hold traps are effective and humane traps provided you use the correct size. (I recommend dog safe models)

 

[McChooky]

Yea those darn things are smart. Pretty sure he watched me get the truck and driveway away…

Soon as they hear us step outside they're gone .They know we're watching and listening too

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Since a run is not an option, Electric fencing....

 

[lagrange chicks]

I am guessing you are not human?

Recently a very frightened fox was in excruciating pain – her foot caught in a leghold trap. These cruel traps can cut down to the bone and mangle the legs of animals desperate to escape. They are not much different than your dog. Our fox almost got lucky when she was found and brought to a wildlife rescue. However, despite the staff making every effort to save her, she died from her injuries.

Wild animals, dogs, cats, and even endangered species suffer and die every day because of cruel traps. They are set in neighborhoods, on public lands, in National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. Even children have been injured by these dangerous mechanisms.
Mm, yeah, I am serious. We should know better.

The people who work in the field of wildlife recue and rehab are under enormous stress and mental pressure every day, when they have to rehab an animal that was deliberately harmed by people like this.

You don't even know what it is like; a wild animal is brought in, and the vets and staff are doing everything possible to save her life, but she dies from the injuries. Others lose a leg, a foot and is maimed for no good reason except that people can't handle their problems responsibly and secure their chickens.

Do not even argue. It's not worth my time.
Everyone else, protect our wildlife and your flocks.

1st off they are foot traps intended to catch by the foot not leg. I have trapped for close to 50 years and have caught my share of dogs and cats in foothold traps that were released unharmed, never had one that had damage to the foot that needed medical attention. Any wild animal I catch is harvested for its pelt and even food in some cases. It is amazing how people feel animals should not be controlled until it comes to the coyote taking your small dog, cat or even small child.

 

[McChooky]

1st off they are foot traps intended to catch by the foot not leg. I have trapped for close to 50 years and have caught my share of dogs and cats in foothold traps that were released unharmed, never had one that had damage to the foot that needed medical attention. Any wild animal I catch is harvested for its pelt and even food in some cases. It is amazing how people feel animals should not be controlled until it comes to the coyote taking your small dog, cat or even small child.

My neighbor caught a coyote in one of those while he was gone. It must have dug the trap out of the ground where he had it staked with a chain and ran off with it because when he came back he said both were gone(no blood anywhere around)

 

[lagrange chicks]

My neighbor caught a coyote in one of those while he was gone. It must have dug the trap out of the ground where he had it staked with a chain and ran off with it because when he came back he said both were gone(no blood anywhere around)

yeah coyotes are good at pumping the trap stakes out of the ground by jumping. I use 2 24" 1/2" rebar stakes crossed or an earth anchor to keep them there.