How to prevent coyotes from getting into my backyard?
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My backyard is completely enclosed by fences, which are about 6 feet tall, typical for my neighborhood and county, which is totally suburban and far from anywhere you would expect to find coyotes. I found an unusual dropping out in the open in my backyard, looked up on internet and learned it was from a coyote, and the manner shows it was marking its territory. Also that they can jump over even a 10 foot fence, and most of the deterrents people put forth are eventually ineffective because they are very smart (even "wiley") and they figure it out. I have a beloved small dog who was able to use a doggie door to come and go, soak up the sun and do her duty, etc, at will, but now I can't let her go outside except when I take her for a walk on a leash. she is very confused and having accidents in the house. This might not be the appropriate place to try to solve this problem, but I would love to have any suggestions that would allow me to let my dog have her freedom and enjoyment of the outdoors back.
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I have no answered, but I sure feel bad for you and your little one. I hope someone on here has,an answer.
They can carry 25lb up and over the fence Get these fence rollers they cannot get foothold to pull them selves up & over----https://coloradocoyoterollers.com/ Yes it's scary to think wild animals are in our? neighborhoods but we have taken more & more land from them so now we cohabitat; they have adapted to us being in their world now we need to adapt to being in theirs. We(AZ) have Bob Cat,Coyote,Fox,Hawks,Eagles & Great Horned Owls in our city neighborhood. Guard her closely get her a piece of astro turf for inside until you get the rollers installed these would work too they go on top of fence facing outward so they cannot jump up & get foothold to pull themselves over https://www.lowes.com/pd/galvanized-steel-fence-barbed-wire-arm/1000006420?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lbm-_-google-_-pla-_-162-_-sosfence-_-1000006420-_-0&kpid&k_clickID=go_625849125_34614215110_111133223950_pla-258797186150_c_9030040&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4KmRptq64AIVEcpkCh35uAryEAQYBSABEgIa1vD_BwE or install electric fence/wire ontop of yours "Due to coyotes very thick, insulating fur, a low impedance fence charger that can maintain 4,000 to 5,000 volts on the fence line should be used." that would do it for sure. Notify your neighbors of the presence. We have neighborhood websites and post when we see anything threatening in area. My sister lives in city in Ohio & they actually have an alert system setup that sends text messages out to all people in areas when they are sited.
Start by avoid or clean up anything that may attract them.
Put all garbage in cans and secure them.
Don't leave pet food outside.
Pick up any fruit that may fall from trees or bushes.
Coyotes will burrow under fences, so install a line of barbed wire. Adding rollers at the top of the fence will prevent the coyotes from getting the foothold necessary to clear the fence.
Coyotes don't like loud noises and flashing lights. Installing motion-sensor lights.
Coyote rollers.
https://coyoteroller.com/
https://coyoteroller.com/collections/coyote-roller-kits
https://coloradocoyoterollers.com/or
Where I live it is a semi rural area on the edge of civilization. Lots of wildlife. Coyotes are everywhere even during the day due to the fires in the past two years.
These do work!