Ducks Losses - Coyote

[peteyfoozer]

I am just amazed and so impressed you were able to save that duck. I do NOT like coyotes, and I am glad I have my LGD's here or they would wipe out everything, from poultry to goats, sheep and calves. I've watched them surround a cow and lead her off while others snatch her calf. Hideous creatures! I am not a predator fan.

 

[catjac1975]

A friend of mine hunts coyote all the time. He leaves out dear entrails and they come every time. They are very smart. Perhaps you can get some such lure from a butcher. Your duck looks great. I would never have given her a chance to recover from the wounds that you described. Bravo to you from your good healing skills.

 

[thistlebloom]

She looks great V! Animals have an amazing capacity to heal don't they?

 

[AdamBorzy]

Lily looks really pretty healthy now.
Yes, dont get too comfortable; coyotes have tendencies to hunt again where they left off.
To hunt em down is a good idea.
Good luck to your husband for the hunting plans.

 

[Carol Dee]

Coyotes can be so sneaky. DH has tried to hunt them several times. Good Luck. LILY looks AMAZING. Good job nursing her back to health.

 

[ninnymary]

Vfem, you should be proud of yourself for doing such a great job. Your animals are lucky to have you!

Mary

 

[catjac1975]

A friend of mine hunts coyote all the time. He leaves out deer entrails and they come every time. They are very smart. Perhaps you can get some such lure from a butcher. Your duck looks great. I would never have given her a chance to recover from the wounds that you described. Bravo to you from your good healing skills.

 

[ducks4you]

I saw an ad for a strobe light to keep away coyotes, but the price was steep. The off and on lights are supposed to spook them.
I just did a search for something like it on Harbor Freight, and came up with this~
http://www.magnalight.com/showproduct.aspx?productid=851
It lasts up to 200 hours on batteries. You could put this close to the pens and see if it keeps them away. You might see if you have a car adapter to AC current to use bc there were cheaper models that use a car adapter, but THIS one can be used outside.

 

[Jared77]

You'd have to hook it up to a motion sensor or they will realize the constant blinking is not a threat. I know of a few folks who hook up a radio on a timer with mixed results. I don't know though, I still think a .22 is the best solution. Usually if they are getting that close they are pretty desensitized to most human activities.

 

[vfem]

My company sells the solar night eyes that are supposed to look like the reflection of another predator in the area. I'm thinking of trying those?