I agree with you that coyotes are quiet when they hunt, if they were noisy they'd go hungry! Coyotes are expanding their range and have even moved into the city and the surrounding woods. They've adapted very well to people.
Cathryn rainbowsilkiesTM in Michigan
From: L.Q. in L.A. <goatsnchickens@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: chicken pens surrounded by snakes
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Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: chicken pens surrounded by snakes
I don't know about that. Scientists are even split on the idea.
We are having a horrible year with rattlesnakes. I've had a half dozen of the buggers since April 1. My neighbors have each had 10 or more. People have been killing rattlesnakes for many centuries and the snakes are just figuring out now to be quiet? With respect, I don't buy it. They don't always rattle before striking anyway, as their camouflage is a much better defense than striking. They don't travel much more than a quarter of a mile in their lifetime. I rehome them when I can, they are beneficial and a part of the natural order of things.
Also, coyote howl when they feel like it, they are usually solitary hunters but sometimes hunt in packs or small groups. They do growl, bark and yip when they kill, or to communicate to communicate with the group. If they are hunting solo you won't hear anything. I have seen a coyote kill on two occasions, quickly and on the run. Pretty much silent. If you have a lot of open space and plenty of food, you probably don't hear them. I see coyotes almost daily, I hear them much less frequently. We have a couple of active coyote packs near us and they are plenty noisy - and also often shot / shot-at.
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We are having a horrible year with rattlesnakes. I've had a half dozen of the buggers since April 1. My neighbors have each had 10 or more. People have been killing rattlesnakes for many centuries and the snakes are just figuring out now to be quiet? With respect, I don't buy it. They don't always rattle before striking anyway, as their camouflage is a much better defense than striking. They don't travel much more than a quarter of a mile in their lifetime. I rehome them when I can, they are beneficial and a part of the natural order of things.
Also, coyote howl when they feel like it, they are usually solitary hunters but sometimes hunt in packs or small groups. They do growl, bark and yip when they kill, or to communicate to communicate with the group. If they are hunting solo you won't hear anything. I have seen a coyote kill on two occasions, quickly and on the run. Pretty much silent. If you have a lot of open space and plenty of food, you probably don't hear them. I see coyotes almost daily, I hear them much less frequently. We have a couple of active coyote packs near us and they are plenty noisy - and also often shot / shot-at.
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