Good Light for Coyote's, Livestock protection

[SupraMario]

Just wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for protecting livestock from Coyotes at night? They seem to be more heavy this year, and I'd like to be able to protect the livestock if I need to.

[Wingshooter]

ATN Thor4 thermal scope

I’ve also seen an increase in coyotes this year. Some just cruising through the herd at night catching mice.

The ATN is also excellent for locating livestock day or night, especially during calving season. They think they’re hidden in the grass, but the Thor “sees“ all, lol.

Farm expense as far as I’m concerned  

Edited September 27, 2021 by Wingshooter

[Alleycat72]

I run a N-vision NOX and have a XRF on the way.

[SupraMario]

19 hours ago, Wingshooter said:

ATN Thor4 thermal scope

I’ve also seen an increase in coyotes this year. Some just cruising through the herd at night catching mice.

The ATN is also excellent for locating livestock day or night, especially during calving season. They think they’re hidden in the grass, but the Thor “sees“ all, lol.

Farm expense as far as I’m concerned  

Holy hell lol, that's...damn that's a bit much for my blood lol. I'd love to get one though, thermals are always badass.

12 hours ago, Alleycat72 said:

I run a N-vision NOX and have a XRF on the way.

Holy ####, ok, I thought the ATN Thor4 was expensive, but DAYUM lol $6k is way out of my budget, thanks for the suggestion though.

[Alleycat72]

How much livestock do you have.  Business expense? 

[SupraMario]

8 hours ago, Alleycat72 said:

How much livestock do you have.  Business expense? 

We rescue, so basically it's all in the red. No ROI here. Working on getting the 501 but that is taking a while.

[DL126]

https://beringoptics.com/catalog/?goods=216

I have no experience with this unit.
But a lot of folks give it good reviews in other NV forums.

[E4 No More]

A less expensive way: https://adventures.everybodyshops.com/color-key-predator-light/

[SupraMario]

On 9/29/2021 at 8:18 AM, DL126 said:

https://beringoptics.com/catalog/?goods=216

I have no experience with this unit.
But a lot of folks give it good reviews in other NV forums.

Even that's pushing a budget. I think Thermals are way out of my price range.

18 hours ago, E4 No More said:

A less expensive way: https://adventures.everybodyshops.com/color-key-predator-light/

Yep, was looking for a good red or green light more than anything.

[E4 No More]

1 hour ago, SupraMario said:

Even that's pushing a budget. I think Thermals are way out of my price range.

Yep, was looking for a good red or green light more than anything.

It seems they can see green VERY easily. Red is the way to go.

[DL126]

https://outdoorlegacygear.com/collections/digital-rifle-scopes/products/sightmark-wraith-hd-2-16x28-digital-night-vision-riflescope?variant=32422289735754

https://outdoorlegacygear.com/collections/digital-rifle-scopes/products/sightmark-wraith-4k-max-3-24x50-digital-night-vision-riflescope?variant=32538533199946

"Red" light included! 

[leroy]

Get ya a good burro Brother.  They hate coyotes and will stomp em dead.  All my ole buddies in East Tennessee have em in with their cattle…

leroy…

[Wingshooter]

10 hours ago, leroy said:

Get ya a good burro Brother.  They hate coyotes and will stomp em dead.  All my ole buddies in East Tennessee have em in with their cattle…

leroy…

A livestock guardian is a good idea.

I don’t have a burro, but I do hear they work. We did have a couple llamas once that would chase a yote, lol. I have some horses now in a different pasture from the cows, and one of those mares absolutely loses her mind if a dog or coyote comes around. She’ll chase it with with a passion (fortunately she doesn’t do that under saddle though )
 

If I was trying to protect chickens, goats or sheep then I would look at a protective llama or two. If calves, then a burro.

I have several newborn calves in the field now. I’d probably sleep better with a burro myself

Edited October 3, 2021 by Wingshooter

[FrankD]

On 10/2/2021 at 10:47 PM, Wingshooter said:

 I’d probably sleep better with a burro myself

this is a family forum.

[Omega]

Maybe a DIY setup can help, or the same already put together:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768BHHFY

[E4 No More]

Another option is using wolf urine on the fence posts. https://www.predatorpeestore.com/wolf-urine.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwzOqKBhAWEiwArQGwaAfblNVmWQs7u3qNVHWKgncpBOu6NLk8gG6xSFyzj7SBXPgy-jStqBoCUEAQAvD_BwE

[SupraMario]

On 10/2/2021 at 12:10 PM, leroy said:

Get ya a good burro Brother.  They hate coyotes and will stomp em dead.  All my ole buddies in East Tennessee have em in with their cattle…

leroy…

So we have 13 donkeys  (1 mammoth and 1 draft mule) lol, but we also have over 200 acres and well they can't be everywhere. They have helped a ton, but we still have them on the land and they can be heard a good bit. 

On 10/2/2021 at 10:47 PM, Wingshooter said:

A livestock guardian is a good idea.

I don’t have a burro, but I do hear they work. We did have a couple llamas once that would chase a yote, lol. I have some horses now in a different pasture from the cows, and one of those mares absolutely loses her mind if a dog or coyote comes around. She’ll chase it with with a passion (fortunately she doesn’t do that under saddle though )
 

If I was trying to protect chickens, goats or sheep then I would look at a protective llama or two. If calves, then a burro.

I have several newborn calves in the field now. I’d probably sleep better with a burro myself

 

[Johnny reb]

Curious how many calves or cows hlhave you lost to coyotes? Have had buzzards kill a heck of alot more calves than any coyotes. Alot of people would be very suprised at how viscous a burro can be.