I pen most of my birds. (Pheasants, meat birds) Turkeys and layers free range. I expect some losses. Dogs are much more of a threat. Lost 10 in one day to a dog.

I kill the coyotes and leave their bodies on the trails to the house from Grean Diamond property. Usually stops them for a good long period when I get a couple. Pup time is the issue. They look for easier prey then. After the pups are grown, they head to the timber.