Coyotes In OC

A community website to provide awareness about coyotes.

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Never Feed Coyotes

Here is some interesting data provided by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Whenever people were bitten by coyotes it was later discovered that someone was feeding the coyotes in that... https://t.co/yXRKQnZjVU

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Coyote Water Sources

Coyote attractants that are rarely discussed are water sources. Like people, not only do coyotes need food, but they also need water. Coyotes will usually stay in areas that do have good water... https://t.co/DxI4Ac0YNR

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Why would a man and his 2 black labrador dogs who has been cornered by a coyote only a couple of weeks ago return to the Huntington Beach Newland Marsh with his 2 dogs? He believes the stick he brought with him will protect him from the coyotes.

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Catios, Petios, Pet Kennels, & Dog Runs

More people are considering building protective shelter so their cats and dogs can enjoy the outdoors, safely.

Here are some helpful tips to remember while constructing your... https://t.co/wakQHBdnQO

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In Costa Mesa the other day near the Talbert Nature Preserve, two children are leaving the area due to the coyote behind them. https://t.co/GRPLEBeBK6

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Coyote Attractants

The top three coyote attractants are: trash, pet compost, and pet urine.

One way to reduce urine odor is by diluting baking soda with water and pouring it on the grass. Unfortunately, if you do... https://t.co/uADUX9vax5

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One of our readers had a coyote visitor last night and was not even aware of the visitor until later on while checking the surveillance feed.

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Helpful Coyote Safety Tips When Coyotes Are Seen In Your Neighborhood

▪ Keep your distance.
▪ Back away slowly while yelling and waving your arms. Throwing rocks and sticks might be effective. But don’t run.
▪ Call... https://t.co/V1zE3epYJG

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Coyote Rollers

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Coyote Birthing Season (March/April)

The coyote birthing season begins in late March and continues through April. Litters range in size from two to twelve depending on what the ecosystem will support. Some... https://t.co/vrc0WUx33H

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So where have all the coyotes gone? They are all holed up somewhere.

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Tips to make your home less attractive to coyotes

Coyotes have a heightened sense of smell, so attempt to eliminate and reduce odors around your home.

• Pour ammonia or white vinegar on your patio, driveway, and... https://t.co/6giUpxPHZt

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Differences Between Urban & Rural Coyotes

Urban Coyotes
Reproductive rates are higher 36+ pups
Survival rates are higher 7-15 years
Litter sizes are larger 4-11 pups
Urban coyotes are primarily nocturnal
Controls... https://t.co/w3WBG1W9l9

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Urban Coyote Trivia

1) Coyotes can squeeze through a 3”- 4” gap in a fence or wall.
2) Coyotes can leap over a 4’ fence or wall without ever touching the fence or wall.
3) Coyotes can jump over a 5’- 7’ fence or... https://t.co/8008WqvOkW

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Coyote Life Expectancy:

• The life span of urban coyotes is 7–11 years.
• Urban coyotes in captivity can live 13–15 years.
• Coyotes have one litter per year and two to twelve pups per litter.
• Coyote pups in... https://t.co/eSIXbz1gLV

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Just a reminder, with the recent storms and mating season right now the coyotes are hungry and more brazen than they are normally.

Here is a post for our Fountain Valley readers. Thank you Karen Hyland:.

Want to... https://t.co/Y2FiC6TWV8

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These photos were taken in San Francisco today.

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Protecting Dogs

- Keep dogs in fenced areas or kennels to minimize encounters; many coyotes can scale a 6’ to 8’
tall fence or wall. One coyote has even been recorded scaling a 10’ wall by the CDFW.
- If... https://t.co/82yxd1bWiP

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Coyote Mating/Breeding Season

Just a reminder that we are currently in the most active time the year in the coyote mating/breeding season. Since coyotes are more active during coyote mating/breeding season they do... https://t.co/6DF6e3yF9u

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Helpful Coyote Safety Tips

▪ Keep your distance.
▪ Back away slowly while yelling and waving your arms. Throwing rocks and sticks might be effective. But don’t run.
▪ Call 911 only if your life is in danger or you... https://t.co/wYzUX9p0R7