Predator Problem

[wcd]

Having a coyotee problem lost 2 chickens and looking for suggestions would a 223 be adequate to dispatch or should I stick with a shot gun?

 

[bstewrat3]

223 is very effective.

 

[SERparacord]

.223 would be fine, I just reloaded 500 rounds.

 

[wcd]

Thanks I am not worried about colleteral damage as there is a whole lot of nothing and a 15 high berm at the end of our property. Just wanted to he humane about it seems like its time to kick it up a notch as the elecdtric fence in not keeping them out

Thanks again also if any one has any suggestions on how to keep them away it would be much appreciated.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Thanks I am not worried about colleteral damage as there is a whole lot of nothing and a 15 high berm at the end of our property. Just wanted to he humane about it seems like its time to kick it up a notch as the elecdtric fence in not keeping them out

Thanks again also if any one has any suggestions on how to keep them away it would be much appreciated.

Pretty sure that after they're shot with a .223 they won't be coming around again...

 

[Dirtdart504]

Want some help?

 

[sharpetop]

A shotgun loaded with #2 or #4 shot will also work very well if you're close enough.

 

[96firephoenix]

From growing up in Central IN with a coyote problem (they like kid goats and lambs... who knew?), I can say that .243 does a damn fine job against coyotes.

 

[nakinate]

A sheep farmer I know uses a donkey to keep coyotes away. They are too afraid of having the crap kicked out of them by the donkey. That being said, it's more work and less fun than using your gun.

 

[Bandsaw]

It is interesting to watch a coyote cross a beef cattle pasture. They usually avoid the area the cattle are grazing, and if a cow gets too close for comfort, they keep an eye on her, even running looking over their shoulder. I have seen the same behavior with a momma deer, as well.

 

[Sfrandolph]

The problem with coyotes is that you rarely will get close enough to use a shotgun. That's why the 223 is a better choice. More distance and still stopping power.

 

[churchmouse]

We use #2 shot hypersonic by Remington or .223 for greater distance.
We have taken them with .17 HMR but you have to be on point with the round.

 

[Miles42]

I spotted two crossing the road on 136 street today in Fishers. Why are the yote population growning so fast?

 

[churchmouse]

I spotted two crossing the road on 136 street today in Fishers. Why are the yote population growning so fast?

They will eat about anything. Lots of Ferrell animals in the city. There is a pack that runs around 62nd and Allisonville.

 

[Racechase1]

Cities are like smorgasbords for coyotes. Dogs, cats, trash cans, you name it, they'll eat it. They've adapted to city life really well.

 

[wolfy2]

While the .223 is a fair choice, a 220 connabear in a bucket set,works 24 hrs a day. Caught 9 last year that were raiding my chicken tractor.

 

[gmcman355]

I'll second the effectiveness of traps and throw my name in the hat for a yote hunting party.

 

[Gordy]

I've lost at least 15 chickens over the last 3 months to fox and coyotes, dogs, and birds of prey. They free range, so you've got to expect some loss for a lot of reasons. The real key is to have a weapon staged and ready when you see it. Most incidents I've seen are best suited for a rifle cartridge. The Best deterrent is a dog. Once the fox and coyotes pick off one, they will be back. I see them every day or every other day. Trapping has been ineffective. I spend most of my time outside so I always have a weapon handy. My opinion is to kill it with any cartridge you have. If you can reach out and touch them at 200 yards, then by all means....do it. The biggest mistake I've made was to have too high a power scope on the rifle and the coyote came out 25 feet from me. Try and find that in an 8.5-25 power scope. It's not the cartridge that's inhumane, it's the shot placement. Get used to losing chickens, but limit your loss. A dog works good and a rifle works better when you get the opportunity. .22mag up to .50BMG will do.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

50 BMG ??? Really? I've got to see pics of that....

 

[rjc2rjc]

yotes

Having a coyotee problem lost 2 chickens and looking for suggestions would a 223 be adequate to dispatch or should I stick with a shot gun?

trapping can be a very affective way of controling yotes, if you know what your doing. then you can shoot them with out useing up the hard to find ammo. lol
where abouts you live. ive done alot of trapping around central indiana.