Re: Coyotes

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 04:24:38 UTC, "Cat Protector" 
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> Here in Arizona, coyotes are quite common and because of drought and lack of
> food they come into the city. They come looking for food and water sources.
> The problem with coyotes is not always caused by nature. We humans are also
> responsible as we keep building homes, apartments, and other buildings which
> encroach on their territory. A couple of times my parents have had a coyote
> scale their backyard wall. Both times the coyote was chased away. What you
> need to do is make a total racket with them. Bang a stick on a pot or pan at
> them. Water is also a repellent so turning the hose on them also works
> sometimes. The best thing one can do to protect their cats is to simply keep
> them indoors. I also agree that one should not feed the coyotes and leave
> sources of food and water out for them. Coyotes have also been known to
> attack small children so supervising them is also a good idea.

Here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida coyotes live in the cities.

LT 


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