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Post by zombiegirl on Jul 15, 2015 15:44:18 GMT -7
Hi there! I am new to the forum (not a trapper but a novice taxidermist). I have a co-worker that was telling me about a predator (most likely a coyote) killing off most of her mom's chickens and ducks and was considering baiting the 'yote but my co-worker isn't sure that's a great idea...I was wondering if anyone here had any advice or could point me in the direction of someone who would be willing to help? Thanks in advance!
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Post by jmack on Jul 15, 2015 21:19:08 GMT -7
Welcome first off. You could try the Fish and Game office and ask about any Animal Damage Control guys around and who they would recommend if your co-worker didn't want to do it there self. Good luck and I hope this helps. Jon
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Post by jkelley on Jul 20, 2015 12:18:23 GMT -7
I don't know if I'd be classed as an expert but my experience has been that if your predator is a fox or coyote, the chicken just comes up missing as in my case they carry them off. If it is a skunk that is getting into the coop, they have "dined in" and left body parts as evidence. In my case, once they have gotten a free meal, they'll be back for seconds - or as long as the freebie's hold out. A skunk can easily be caught in a foot hold or live trap. The fox or coyote will take a little more, but they can be caught. If their route to and from the chicken coop can be identified - a snare will catch them.
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