I’ve idly threatened to start this thread. Names redacted to protect the guilty.
I find this more than a little amusing. I need to go dig up the original coyote thread - it was priceless.SomeNinnie, Sagewood·2h ago
No, no, no!!!!!! I guess I’ve gotten comfortable by not hearing about any sightings.
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Buddy of mine who lives in a wooded suburban/ lake front area in the middle of a Florida city found some bear scat in his back yard.
I once spotted a brown snake right smack in the middle of Brisbane, next to a riverside footpath.
There's critters where you lest expect them.
"You win 100% of the fights you avoid. If you're not there when it happens, you don't lose." - William Aprill
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We had someone post a “lost pet” pic of a wild rabbit on Nextdoor. “Is this your bunny?”
I’m tempted to post a pic of a dead rat. “Is this your pet rat? No collar, doesn’t come when called.”
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KL, Inverness Applecross7
Coyote control
I have left a message with the animal control number about the coyote problem in this area.
The more people that call, the more something may be done.
They may not be there today because of the storm, but here's the number to call and voice your concerns.
669-8766
5 Apr 17 · 64 neighborhoods in General
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GL, Altadena Lake·5 Apr 17
Not sure occasional coyote is a 'problem', just nature. I'm deep in a 25 acre wooded tract and not hearing packs howling or picking up enough game cam activity to get excited about.
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MS, Inverness Applecross·5 Apr 17
County animal control deals with domestic animals, not coyotes. Having multiple people call them is not going to change that. There are wildlife companies you can call out to set traps if wild animals are on your property, but the best coyote "repellent" is to make the area unattractive to them - clean up outside pet/bird food, double-bag food scraps in garbage cans, pick up fallen fruit from trees, get rid of brush and woodpiles, etc. - anything that the coyote would eat or that would attract insects, birds, or mice (which coyotes also eat). I've read where wolf urine will repel them as well. You can buy it online at The Pee Mart (not kidding), or if you're a supporter of the Second Amendment like we are, you could also take that approach if you see one. Hope that helps.
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SB, Inverness Applecross·5 Apr 17
I called and they told me to call the game warden in northport. I did and they said open season on shooting them. Other than that they said feed your animals inside. That is what seems to visit an area again and again.
SH, Hickory Ridge·5 Apr 17
Thank you! I called and someone answered and took my name and number for a supervisor to call me back. I was outside a few weeks ago and a Coyote came out of the woods towards my son and the neighbor while riding their bikes. I am thankful a large lab was with them. The lab turned and chased the coyote back into the woods. It was crazy. I don't know if the coyote was after the boys or the dog.
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LC, Woodford / Kirkwall·5 Apr 17
Inverness has a wildlife company who puts out traps. Call your IMHA rep and let them know when/where you saw them.
GL, Altadena Lake·5 Apr 17
I don't have a problem with shooting them and have plenty of space to do it, I just haven't seen enough to get excited about. Maybe 1-2 a year on camera, less by eye and they are probably passing through. I've got more possum/coon activity and I do mostly feed semi-outside cat and big slobbery dog outside. Cat generally stays out most nights and it and it's predecessors haven't been eaten yet. I'm between the Cahaba river and 459, maybe 1/2 mile from the river on a feeder creek.
TK, Indian Springs Village·5 Apr 17
One of the reasons we are seeing m9re is because they are being forced out of their habitats by the massive amount of new construction in this area. Don't forget there is a natural Balance to things. Coyotes keep the vermin under control. If we kill what kills the vermin we will see an increase in rats, and mice and consequently fleas and ticks. Also....don't kill nonvenomous snakes...just DON'T.
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IT, Meadow Brook·6 Apr 17
They won't listen, Tara.
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TK, Indian Springs Village·6 Apr 17
I know, but I gotta at least encourage people to think.
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GL, Altadena Lake·7 Apr 17
Regarding snakes - I've lived directly on the Cahaba twice before and there are plenty of copperheads and an occasional water moccason. I currently reside near the Cahaba on a feeder creek yet haven't seen a poisonous snake here in 8-9 years. At my new location I have seen quite a few King snakes that eat copperheads (plus many harmless small ring necks, 1 garter, etc). I am infested with rodents like chipmunks and mice that spread ticks like crazy. Think before you kill beneficial snakes unless you KNOW they are poisonous AND in an inappropriate area.
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LH, Altadena South·7 Apr 17
I have lived in this area for over 30 years and the coyote problem is much worse than it has ever been before. They are naturally coming around more because there are small dogs and cats to eat, over and over. They will naturally go where the food is. There have always been deer for them to eat.The increase in houses/people living in our area has brought additional pets who wander at night. I know it's hard folks, believe me as I lost a battle with a cat who wanted to be out and was relentless in his pursuit to get out, but please, if at all possible get your cats inside at dusk.
GL, Altadena Lake·7 Apr 17
Coyotes and other predators (we have plenty of opportunistic foxes and hawks and owls and bobcat and whatnot) eat what is convenient, just like us. Don't attract them with dog/cat food and then leave tasty smaller pets out as fast food. There are plenty of rodents, birds, smaller/injured deer, carrion and other things for them to eat. Don't tempt fate, make it convenient and then be mad later. If my outside cat disappears I'm not going on a coyote killing spree because I'm clueless, making assumptions and mad. It's the price of having an free range cat.
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AS, Brook Highland·7 Apr 17
Problem is they are jumping fences. If my dog is in my yard and a coyote jumps the fence it's a dead coyote.
BT, Meadow Brook·7 Apr 17
Yes, coyotes eat rodents, rabbits, fish and frogs. When they aren't snacking on bigger prey, they will eat snakes, insects, fruit and grass. Our pets aren't "luring" them to the neighborhood. They were here far longer than we have been.
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SS, Brook Highland·7 Apr 17
Hey I saw some foxes too we should mention that as well right? Right? Right?
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LH, Altadena South·7 Apr 17
Actually, two of my neighbors have witness a pack of coyote take down deer in my neighborhood. Here is a link to enlighten you on their diet, their increasing habitat and increasing numbers. http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-1413/index2.tmpl
BT, Meadow Brook·7 Apr 17
Good article. Seems to reiterate what John, Chris and Tara have mentioned.
HR, Indian Springs Village·7 Apr 17
Rancid kibbles are a coyote's best friend!
GL, Altadena Lake·8 Apr 17
If you are serious about shooting one, you had better have a rifle handly and a plan. Few are sufficiently skilled with a handgun. The few yotes I've that I've laid eyes on directly, plus one that my dog & I chased on a trail for a 1/2 mile or so, were a surprise. These would have been difficult shots best case. They are observant and disappear quickly if I open a door, window or if they see me watchng them and/or moving with intent. Using a scoped rifle and a noisy "prey in distress" sound/movement lure would be the best plan, but a plan your neighbors probably wouldn't appreciate. Also I don't think you can kill enough like 'yotes this to meaningfully control a population but it might make you feel like you are "doing something".
DT, Meadow Brook·8 Apr 17
This blows my mind how ridiculous this is. I have never seen so many people concerned about coyotes! Ha. Just vicious killers! Come on people. Find something else to worry about
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CW, Sunny Meadows·9 Apr 17
if the packs of coyote are large they will take people, Drew should we wait till a child or Adult are killed. You find something else to worry about while concerned people look for a solution ...so no one will meet the same fate as our dogs and cats have. oh by the way we could send you pictures of their mangled and muttlated bodies
DT, Meadow Brook·9 Apr 17
Please Connie, send me pictures.... better yet please send me videos of coyotes dragging off humans. Where do you find this information? Hollywood??
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RB, Sunny Meadows·9 Apr 17
From the various contrasts of terrified to nonchalant I know which neighbors to help in the event we ever lose power or water for more than a day....
I'm grateful to live in an area with wildlife personally.
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GL, Altadena Lake·9 Apr 17
"If the packs of coyotes are large they will take people." I love it. I think we need to call a panicky neighbor control specialist. You are far more likely to be attacked by a dog or squirrel. Maybe we should shoot them first.
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AS, Brook Highland·9 Apr 17
Ok let's give this a rest.
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GL, Altadena Lake·9 Apr 17
Here is a solution for your little darlings: https://www.coyotevest.com. I am still looking for an equivalent solution for children and nervous adults.
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CR, Brook Highland·9 Apr 17
Wow, thanks GL! Who knew such a thing exists! Functional and stylish too! Your pet will be the talk of the neighborhood! It will probably scare other animals away!
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LA, Eagle Point·9 Apr 17
Thanks for the entertainment guys! 🍿🍿🍿🍿
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SS, Broken Bow·9 Apr 17
Please remember that these are living creatures. If you do call someone with a problem like this, relocate!!! They may be hostile so do not attempt to pester it. That is their instincts they can not help it. Thank you for not killing these beautiful animals. (I've had problems too, they ate some of my chickens in my backyard)
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DT, Meadow Brook·10 Apr 17
If you don't want your pets to be eaten get bigger peTs. It's simply the food chain. Cats are smaller than Coyotes, so if given the chance, coyotes will eat them. if you're concerned about your pets, either don't let them out at night, or get a pet that's at the top of the food chain. Like a pet grizzly bear. You can't get rid of all predatory wildlife that is possibly going to eat foo foo the fuzzy cat. Come on people. This is seriously frustrating.
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BT, Meadow Brook·10 Apr 17
Amen.
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I couldn't help thinking of this...
"When the phone rang, Parker was in the garage, killing a man."
[QUOTE=JSGlock34;783099]I couldn't help thinking of this...
Trust me - it’s been posted.
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While running the other morning- a cat bolted out across the street in front of me. A few seconds later came a coyote just trailing behind it. Reminded myself that FT Worth is only the 5th largest city in Texas- so not too big.
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Most days, when the fire station down the road lets out, the pack that lives in the woods behind my house yelps back at the sirens. It's quite a racket. Never had any in the yard, between the fence and the dog I guess they don't have much reason. It's rare to see one in the street, although we do see the occasional fox crossing the road in the evenings.Originally Posted by holmes168
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My god - how do you read that garbage?
I have a headache just from skimming it. This crap...this is why I hate people. There are so many other things in life to do, exercise, read, travel, write, hell even knit, but these folks are concerned about a coyote sighting...
We do our annual low light firing at a local USAF base outdoor range complex. We normally start at zero dark thirty and break for breakfast when the sun comes up. When the speakers come on during the raising of the colors it’s amazing how many song dogs we hear replying from out in the brush.
We get them here within the city limits regularly.
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