They have a natural instinct to run dogs and coyotes out of their territory.” A well-placed kick from an angry donkey--also known as the burro, or ass--is usually enough to drive away any predator, experts say. Ranchers have known this for years.

Do mini donkeys keep coyotes away?

Miniature donkeys can scare off coyotes and even feral domestic dogs, but they shouldn't be forced to do it themselves! You may want to consider fencing with rollers, which help to keep coyotes away from your donkeys and all other livestock you might have.

What do coyotes hate the most?

Coyotes have a strong sense of smell, which they use to find food sources and hunt in packs. You can take advantage of this by repelling them with smells they dislike, such as wolf urine, white vinegar, strong perfumes, and cayenne/chili pepper.