coyote cage trapping setup and use of lures and baits

[firedrake53]

Hello Everyone.

I was forced into trapping when a coyote has decided to put our chickens on his menu.  I elected to go with a cage trap because we have 2 dogs as well as our neighbors pets.  We only live on 5 acres. I have been trying to find online the best way to set the trap with bait and lures but as of yet have not been successful finding anything online. 

I am hoping one of you may be able to provide me with some much needed intel to be successful. After I "catch" this one, my neighbor and I plan on going after the other ones behind their property. 

Thanks,

Robert

[trappnman]

I'm not saying catching coyotes in cage traps can't be done, because I know people that have tried it. But let me say, its about as low % as you can get for coyotes.

First of all- if a coyote is killing your chickens- then the bait to use is simple- a dead chicken. Chicken feathers around the entrance, will help.

I'd use no lure in this situation except maybe urine around the cage.

I've heard of success by building a brush pile over and around the rap- leaving a clear view beyond the trap- in other words, a tunnel through the brushpile with te trap on one end. It will also help to cover the floor of the cage, and around the entrance with whatever is natural- dirt, sand, etc.

but keep in mind- anything- ANYTHING that attracts a coyote's interest, will also attract the interest of ever cat and dog around.

The best thing, imo, is to hire someone to trap them or learn to do it yourselves. Proper foothold traps, don't harm domestics- its just a pain to release sometimes.

While I understand your concern about nieghbors wandering pets- I'd inform them of what you are going to do, and its up to them to keep their pets home- and the same goes for oyur own dogs- keep in at night, etc.

If you want to use footholds, I can walk you through that- but I've given about al l the advice I can using cages, for control purposes.