Do Coyotes Climb Fences

Coyotes can leap up to about three feet in the air. However, they can climb over just about any size fence by jumping up and using their back feet to climb up and over. For those with fences five feet or higher, you can keep coyotes out by installing a roller bar on the top.

How do I keep coyotes from climbing my fence?

Besides building a taller fence, you can install coyote rollers on the fence to prevent their back climbing legs from getting a grip. As an extra layer of insurance, install PVC pipe, chicken wire, or barbed wire on top.

Do fences stop coyotes?

Install Fencing Fencing is the best way to keep your pets in, and coyotes out. Coyotes can jump high, and will dig as well, so fencing should be at least 6 feet tall, and buried a few inches into the ground.