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Rural/Farm Life

hedgehog

(36,286 posts) Sat Dec 15, 2012, 01:52 PM Dec 2012

Coyotes and a BB gun - I need advice [View all]

I haven't had any problems yet. The coyotes generally stay out back in the woods, well away from the house. I don't want to kill them, just scare them away from the yard if they get bolder. I have some vague notions about rock salt. Anyone have any advice for something that will sting but not cause permanent problems for the beast?

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Coyotes and a BB gun - I need advice [View all] hedgehog Dec 2012 OP

Neighborhood dogs (large) seem to be doing the trick for us... hlthe2b Dec 2012 #1

Where I am, the coyotes kill dogs regardless of size unless the cougars get to them first ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #3

A paintball gun solved my problem with neighborhood dogs crapping in my yard. Worth a try. firenewt Dec 2012 #2

some ideas. gejohnston Dec 2012 #4

IMO piss is the best defense. Have a beer party and piss all over the place you don't want them Vincardog Dec 2012 #5

Male human piss works for bears, not sure about other species. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #14

Firecrackers. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #6

not a fan of gun shots in the air for any reason gejohnston Dec 2012 #11

I've heard gunshots work best - I just get along, toby jo Dec 2012 #7

I'm wondering now if an old style toy cap pistol may be enough. hedgehog Dec 2012 #8

In some cases clapping my hands has scattered them. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #9

That's an idea I'll try! hedgehog Dec 2012 #10

It would probably work okay guardian Jan 2013 #12

My dog barks and I yell at them womanofthehills Jan 2013 #13