{"id":7660,"date":"2020-10-16T16:13:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7660"},"modified":"2021-06-14T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T11:25:51","slug":"how-to-keep-coyotes-away-from-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-keep-coyotes-away-from-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Coyotes Away From Your Farm And Yard?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the springtime, many small types of stock such as goats and sheep produce their offspring. This is also the time of year when coyotes tend to prowl and look for mates. The combination of these two events can lead to catastrophe. In this article, we discuss ways that you can keep coyotes off your farm and yard. Read on to learn more about this aspect of the farm security<\/a> – how to get rid of coyotes on your property.<\/p>\n

16 Facts About Coyotes<\/h2>\n

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In order to successfully deal with coyotes, it\u2019s helpful to understand them. Here are some important concepts to keep in mind when working to keep coyotes away from your stock.<\/p>\n

1. Coyotes may travel in packs, but they may also exist as solitary floaters.<\/p>\n

2. Packs of coyotes tend to live within a radius of 2 square miles. Solitary floaters tend to live within a 30 mile radius.<\/p>\n

3. If you can hear coyotes yipping in your area, they are close enough to do you some damage.<\/p>\n

4. Coyotes tend to prey upon small animals such as dogs and cats, poultry, goats, sheep, piglets, calves and foals.<\/p>\n

5. These animals are not entirely carnivorous. They will also eat various types of crops including watermelon, apples, corn and others.<\/p>\n

6. The alpha males and females of a pack are usually the individuals which kill livestock. They don’t do this for fun. They do it to feed their young.<\/p>\n

7. Coyote tracks are distinctive in that they are not is rounded as the tracks of a dog or a wolf. Additionally, their rear feet are significantly smaller than their front feet.<\/p>\n

8. Coyotes rest during the day and hunt at night.<\/p>\n

9. Coyotes weigh between 25 pounds and 40 pounds.<\/p>\n

10. Coyotes mate for life.<\/p>\n

11. Coyotes breed annually, early in the springtime.<\/p>\n

12. Coyote gestation period is about two months.<\/p>\n

13. Litters typically consist of 4 to 7 puppies. Occasionally, a litter may contain as many as 15 puppies.<\/p>\n

14. When there has been a sharp decrease in coyote population, litters tend to be larger.<\/p>\n

15. Coyotes are relatively short-lived. Less than half the puppies born actually survive to adulthood. Adults typically do not live to be older than three years of age.<\/p>\n

16. Coyotes are quite smart, observant, cautious and very elusive.<\/p>\n

Combine Livestock Protection Ideas For Best Results<\/h2>\n

Because coyotes are smart, observant, cautious and elusive, keeping them away from your crops, pets and livestock can be very challenging. They learn and adapt fast, so it\u2019s smart to have an varied bag of tricks to use against them.<\/p>\n

Looking for the best way to get rid of coyotes on your property? Here are five proven ideas to try:<\/p>\n

1. Add a guard animal<\/h3>\n

Guard animals can be very effective in keeping coyotes away from your livestock. Some choices in guard animals include:<\/p>\n