tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post7960823559659886780..comments2024-03-23T10:59:54.394-06:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: The daily coyotesthe7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-83665947131371030542015-01-16T23:07:07.039-07:002015-01-16T23:07:07.039-07:00You probably already know this but coyotes will se...You probably already know this but coyotes will send out a single member to lure a pet dog away from his/her property by feigning play with the pet dog. Once they have lured the dog a distance from home, the rest of the pack members will come and attack/kill the pet dog. As beautiful as they look in your photos, they are deadly. Be careful!!ninergirl04https://www.blogger.com/profile/10793093353273510837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-62306350446732399682015-01-15T11:14:05.490-07:002015-01-15T11:14:05.490-07:00I agree...they are vile and would be great target ...I agree...they are vile and would be great target practice. I would eleminate them ASAP. texasnascarcowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931502283648967024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-21153907200355715672015-01-15T06:50:38.934-07:002015-01-15T06:50:38.934-07:00Quite a few folks in Palm Springs have lost their ...Quite a few folks in Palm Springs have lost their small dogs to coyote attacks. The people were walking their dogs on a leash and the coyotes brazenly came up and grabbed their pet and ran off with it. Additionally, two women in Indio were bitten by coyotes. Now I'm going to worry about Johnny Cat and the chickens. I remember one time when we lived near my in-laws. We had a 6' fence around the back yard and we had our first German Shepherd. Well, some DUMB coyote decided to jump (YES, JUMP!!!) the fence into the back yard. On his way down, he spotted our HUGE German Shepherd (Nick was HUGE!). I swear, he put the brakes on mid-air! He actually landed IN the yard, took one look at Nick, and went BACK OVER the fence! While I respect coyotes for their ability to survive, I do NOT want them around my pets!Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-10277158983414031142015-01-15T05:52:24.225-07:002015-01-15T05:52:24.225-07:00Laelaps just posted an article on coyote evolution...Laelaps just posted an article on coyote evolution and how today's coyotes are smaller than their Ice Age ancestors. You might find the article interesting. http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/14/how-extinction-changed-the-coyote/onhazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653590013617352482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-31586635109190657582015-01-14T20:24:45.526-07:002015-01-14T20:24:45.526-07:00It looks like they are casing the joint, there is ...It looks like they are casing the joint, there is too much temptation inside that fence. You should lock Johnny up at night, he would make a good meal for them. Really I would want them gone, they can cause you some real heart break.ellie khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729353476036309006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-36046265733912811062015-01-14T16:59:33.541-07:002015-01-14T16:59:33.541-07:00Nine sounds scary! If you are not a fan of guns, ...Nine sounds scary! If you are not a fan of guns, can you get some firecrackers and shoot them off near the coyotes?<br /><br />Stay safe!An American in Tokyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-49733470240731000412015-01-14T15:21:43.471-07:002015-01-14T15:21:43.471-07:00get your gun ready---not the camera. Sorry but I ...get your gun ready---not the camera. Sorry but I grew up in SD and they killed sheep (lambs) and anything else they can lure out of the yard.<br />They lured my grandpas blue heeler dog away from the house and tore him up so bad-he died on the way to the vet. Yes- they are beautiful<br />but its breed is deadly. Depending on how hungry they are---they get very brave.<br />BadRiverBlondeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-25192623118663566022015-01-14T14:00:14.301-07:002015-01-14T14:00:14.301-07:00January is mating season. Groups of males will fol...January is mating season. Groups of males will follow females until they mate in late January and February. They hunt following food sources and water supply (maybe your water tanks?) and they can jump an 8 ft fence. Bushy tails held horizontal are a threat display. A woman who lives in our suburban neighborhood with a house on the creek watched two coyotes attack her 90 lb German Shepherd in broad daylight one morning. The Shepherd was bitten up but did manage to run them off. Other cats and small dogs have gone missing, so she was lucky. That's a big pack you have there. Please be careful Carson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-83151746321885162042015-01-14T13:02:41.255-07:002015-01-14T13:02:41.255-07:00Amazing photos. Our ginger cat Rusty, very lik...Amazing photos. Our ginger cat Rusty, very like JCC, was killed and taken by a coyote in our SUBURBAN neighborhood. We had no idea there were any around here.Pam Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-18634036314911664792015-01-14T12:16:15.418-07:002015-01-14T12:16:15.418-07:00Oh Carson, these pictures are magical. The landsc...Oh Carson, these pictures are magical. The landscaping is breathtaking. You need a shotgun. Period. That pack will be back probably with others. I lived on a small farm and they would often get close due to the chickens and my 'then' husband would knock off a couple of rounds to scare them away....but it also scared our dogs and goats half to death. I hear they are frightened by us humans, but I would never chance it if I lived alone in the middle of paradise. Get a BIG gun. Happy Hump Day!Laura Sudderthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342155031425610582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-24870829933147661062015-01-14T11:39:53.188-07:002015-01-14T11:39:53.188-07:00What wonderful photos! Beautiful animals but trou...What wonderful photos! Beautiful animals but troubling so close to your home and friends. I have to say that I hope they take your place off their daily route soon. Alice in NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114348025034100899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-67154253640011320962015-01-14T11:26:14.677-07:002015-01-14T11:26:14.677-07:00I completely agree. The coyote will take down any...I completely agree. The coyote will take down any size dog, sheep, calves, whatever. My aunt lost a dog to these vile creatures. I'd be shooting at them, and I'm a good shot. They are circling to find a place to get in. They know there are chickens and cats, which to them are just a food source. They will take down Smooch given the chance. If you don't want to shoot them, get a hunter to do so. They will only keep multiplying. The more of them, the more brave they get. Sorry, but I've seen the destruction they can do, I never want to lose a cat or dog to them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-61439161391358000052015-01-14T11:11:43.249-07:002015-01-14T11:11:43.249-07:00Great photos! I love the coyotes but on my walks ...Great photos! I love the coyotes but on my walks my lab has decided he likes to chase the coyotes so he has to stay on the leash when we go down "coyote alley" I think George, Allen and Lucy will protect you but glad everybody can be locked up. I wonder how many you would see if you had a trail cam out at night. BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-14253885454277151112015-01-14T10:29:00.820-07:002015-01-14T10:29:00.820-07:00Great pics! I know that in the west coyotes are mo...Great pics! I know that in the west coyotes are mostly considered vermin and often shot on sight, but I love seeing them healthy and happy out doing their thing like nature intended. Lesliehttp://www.onewomanshands.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-70288179863191599372015-01-14T10:05:49.073-07:002015-01-14T10:05:49.073-07:00Beautiful creatures. I know you'll be keeping ...Beautiful creatures. I know you'll be keeping an eye on Smooch, JCC and the rest of the herd.Rita B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03508252090653732674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-30506432594964073712015-01-14T09:30:02.154-07:002015-01-14T09:30:02.154-07:00That's easy. Just prepare a sign NO COYOTES LO...That's easy. Just prepare a sign NO COYOTES LOITERING and plant it in their path. They need to know.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474923343078122713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-36301312136546716782015-01-14T09:24:00.090-07:002015-01-14T09:24:00.090-07:00Through the magic of my "Long Distance Coyote...Through the magic of my "Long Distance Coyote Communication Translator Machine (WiFi enabled)" I can tell you what the coyote's are saying. The conversation this a.m. was on the order of "Let's see if that human is up now. Look, there she's there at that window. It's amazing how predictable she is, watch, she'll go the the next window...hmm, let's check out the breakfast bunnies. I'm a bit peckish." There was some more chatter about "giving the dog a shout-out. She's quite a digger, I wonder if she'd like to join us" and "Keep an eye out for those dangerous donks. The neighborhood just isn't the same since they moved in." And so on. <br /><br />Thanks for the daily posts from your little bit of heaven. Reading your blog is one of the high points of my day! Take care.<br />LaurieB in middle Ga. (my little bit of heaven)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-84818481517400849652015-01-14T09:02:32.881-07:002015-01-14T09:02:32.881-07:00More than a bit worried that they are all out so l...More than a bit worried that they are all out so late after daylight. I'm not as good-hearted as you. I'd be doing everything I could to scare them off. What if you were caught with Smooch out on a walk by that entire pack? Smooch would be done for and you'd be in danger as well. :(Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-19895264851902201642015-01-14T08:55:33.545-07:002015-01-14T08:55:33.545-07:00Wow! those are some cool shots. i have always thou...Wow! those are some cool shots. i have always thought coyotes were beautiful, but I don't want them near my place like that! Yikes! Thanks for sharing!Erin Stiver-Hensonhttp://wwww.cowpokecornerkennels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-68876598009733733612015-01-14T08:54:45.199-07:002015-01-14T08:54:45.199-07:00I'm thinking the exact same thing! Time to ge...I'm thinking the exact same thing! Time to get a litter box and lock him up at night.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-54772280019883706482015-01-14T08:49:03.174-07:002015-01-14T08:49:03.174-07:00Ditto what MeadowMice said, they follow the rabbit...Ditto what MeadowMice said, they follow the rabbit population. You probably have a higher than normal rabbit population because they have a ready food supply in your hay barn. The rabbits numbers are also likely to be high in your area because of all the grass you had this past year. Coyotes are the only predator whose numbers go up as a result of all of our attempts to get rid of them. They respond to hunting pressure by spreading out and breeding faster, which is why they are now in every state in the country. They used to only exist in the southwest. If left alone, their population will stabilize. The stable packs tend to be less dangerous to their neighbors as they have a more stable hierarchy. A scattered pack, under a lot of hunting stress will be more aggressive and opportunistic about what they hunt. The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-67589392171199288812015-01-14T08:39:28.840-07:002015-01-14T08:39:28.840-07:00Those are wonderful photographs and the coyotes al...Those are wonderful photographs and the coyotes all look so healthy and beautiful! I would bet the smell of your chickens brings them around each day. Have you ever been to the blog called the Daily Coyote? I've been following for years. I bet Shreve and Mike could answer your coyote questions.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523449106100926340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-24784347937164282682015-01-14T08:39:23.106-07:002015-01-14T08:39:23.106-07:00Nice photos! They look healthy and beautiful, but ...Nice photos! They look healthy and beautiful, but I hope they move on quick.Redneck Geologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012204930776596890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-47346385371682084832015-01-14T08:16:21.423-07:002015-01-14T08:16:21.423-07:00Great photos. They are there for food and one care...Great photos. They are there for food and one careless moment by their prey. We had neighbors here who had the coyotes come down close to the house while they were sitting on their porch. The coyote came in, grabbed their small dog and ran off. There was no stopping it then. If you read Rough String, she described the coyotes nearly killing one of their dogs. They are predators and they would try to kill Smooch or Johnny if they could. I enjoy hearing them, like to see them, but they are killers because they have to be. If Johnny makes the mistake of ever being outside while they are there, he will be gone. That's the rough part of wilderness living :(Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-66973929509308153492015-01-14T07:55:12.766-07:002015-01-14T07:55:12.766-07:00Summer food was so abundant, lots of prey to hunt....Summer food was so abundant, lots of prey to hunt. I bet they smell the chickens and want a taste too. Wise to bring Smooch in. They are badasses for sure.<br /><br /> My sister's Aussie carried on a conversation with a coyote one night. She was making sounds my sister had never heard before. Sheila was indoors. Doesn't sleep outside. Has nice pen so she can be sort of outside in warm weather while her people are at work. Needs to keep eyes on the human herd. Busy girl.KathyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680946802191502305noreply@blogger.com