I live in rural SW Missouri. I own 2 acres, with neighbors nearby. I have 4 indoor/outdoor cats. With fall setting in, I am having a problem with coyotes in the yard or very close to the yard. I'm worried that one day, one of my cats will be caught and killed by the coyotes. When the coyotes start howling, I usually jump out of bed, turn on the porch light and start calling the cats to come in.
My husband and I have thought of buying a gun, but that would be too dangerous considering neighbors are on all sides surrounding the house. I've heard of putting steak marinated in anti-freeze out, but again, my pets could eat it too. Some people might say to keep the cats inside during the night, but if they are already out when dark sets in, they often don't come home or they dash out the door when we let the dogs out to use the bathroom.
I can't stand these creepy howling predators. How do I get rid of them cheaply and easily without posing a threat to people or other animals?
2006-10-29
08:32:10
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shybusch
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