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These adorable balls of fur are orphaned coyote pups who were recently admitted to our wildlife rehabilitation clinic. They are only days old but appear strong and healthy, and they make sure to let us know when they are hungry with their whimpers and cries.
Sadly, their mother was unalived when she made a bad choice to go after chickens in a coop💔. Unprotected chickens make for a much easier meal than going out to hunt for rabbits or rodents, and when you have babies relying on you, every calorie counts. We understand the need to protect pets and poultry, and we are so grateful her babies were brought to us for help. However, killing wildlife is rarely the answer. Wildlife are only trying to surive as they continue to lose habitat, and other domestic and wild animals remain a threat to chickens. If a coyote could get into the coop, so can other animals. The best long-term solution is to secure coops to prevent predators of all sorts from entering, which can be done by filling gaps, using stronger materials, installing dig barriers, or even adding electric fence.
These little ones have a long journey ahead of them. They will be with us until October. Between now and then, they have a lot of learning and growing to do. The costs of formula, food, medication, vaccines, and supplies are sure to add up. Please consider making a donation to help us get them back into the wild. We don't receive any sort of government funding, so every donation helps!
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Wildlife and chickens can all live happily in my background thanks to a predator proof coop. I wish people would take personal responsibility for protecting their chickens rather than killing wildlife for doing what is natural. Glad the babies were brought in
I can’t think of anything but the wildlife every new subdivision I see. We really do not have a coyote problem. They have a loss of habitat problem.
Thanks for taking these sweet babies. And I agree that chickens should be better contained, so that mother could raise her pup and yes if a coyote gets in so do foxes and raccoons
As vegetation begins to grow in spring, wild rabbits may visit your garden, drawn to fresh greens. To deter rabbits without harm: Construct a fence around your garden using two-foot-high chicken wire, ensuring it's staked firmly to the ground to prevent rabbits from squeezing underneath. For individual plants, consider protective enclosures like cut-out plastic jugs, which also double as mini-greenhouses during cooler nights.
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Don't forget to mention the size of the holes in the fencing. I saw an adult rabbit squeeze through a 2x1 inch hole in my wire fencing!
🚌✨ Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ✨🚌
Today, April 23rd, we celebrate the dedicated heroes behind the wheel: our school bus drivers! 🎉 These professionals do more than just drive; they ensure our children's safety, manage schedules with precision, and provide a friendly start and end to the school day, and in our case, nature activities, field trips, events and camp. 🏫🛑
Let's show our appreciation for their hard work and commitment. Take a moment to thank your local school bus drivers today. Whether it's a thank you note, a friendly wave, or a heartfelt message, let them know how much we value their service. 💌👋
Thank you, bus drivers, for getting our future leaders safely to their destinations every day. 🌟
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