Coyote

COYOTE What Damage do coyotes, or dogs do?Your cats and dogs are easy prey as well as any livestock a Coyote sets his mind on. Coyote carry the rabies virus as well as other disease. As people build ponds stocked with fish, and other live animals, coyotes find these areas and quickly begin to feed on the bounty. Coyotes love eggs and can cause huge financial losses to both the commercial farmer as well as the weekend gardener. A coyote can become a problem when their feeding leads them to our gardens, livestock or pets. Coyote are more likely to eat garden vegetables and fruit. Because of how they forage, damage is quick and complete. Feral dogs are a danger to everyone since they have no fear of humans. People who abandon animals are causing a terrible situation, let alone what they are doing to the dog. A pack of wild dogs is an accident waiting to happen and you or a child might be the victim. Feral or stray dogs also kill small animals, cats, chickens and sometimes carry rabies. What bait should I use for coyotes, or dogs?Coyotes prefer chicken, eggs, meat products, and smelly sardines seems to draw them as well. Feral dogs are attracted to almost any beef food product, hotdogs work great. Where should I place coyote, or dog traps?The Coyote is a nocturnal animal that averages about 35 pounds, and comes out at night to hunt and forage.  It is best to set the traps during the day around and near the problem areas, or if you know where the Coyote den is.  Keep the Coyote trap near wooded areas, so the Coyote does not feel threatened. Feral dog traps can be placed anywhere that the dog travel.