Coyotes are clever, but they’re not fearless, so even the boldest coyote knows when to back off. No matter where you live, and if you want to keep your property safe, the following 16 animals can help deter unwanted visits.

Donkeys

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Donkeys are actually no joke when it comes to guarding land because they’re naturally territorial and have a strong dislike for anything that looks like a predator, including coyotes. Donkeys will bray loudly and even kick at intruders, and farmers have been using them for years to protect livestock.

Llamas

Not only are llamas great for guarding sheep and goats, but they also have no problem confronting predators like coyotes. They’re often intimidating enough to make coyotes think twice before approaching, and furthermore, they work best solo or in pairs since they bond more with the herd they’re guarding than with each other.

Guinea Fowl

While they might not look intimidating, guinea fowl are incredibly loud and alert to anything unusual, so if a coyote gets close, these birds will raise a ruckus that can alert both humans and other animals. Their constant chatter and mob-like behavior can frustrate or confuse predators, too, so they’re more like living alarms.

Emus

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These fast and surprisingly strong birds are not afraid of confrontation; emus can deliver powerful kicks and are known to stand up to predators when they feel threatened. Their size alone is often enough to scare off smaller threats like coyotes, and because they’re naturally curious and highly aware of their surroundings, they tend to notice danger before it gets too close.

Alpacas

Similar to llamas, alpacas have a strong group instinct and will often alert each other – and you – if something doesn’t seem right. While they’re not as aggressive as llamas, their loud alarms and tendency to bunch together can make them a hard target for coyotes.

Geese

These birds are known for their big personalities, and bigger mouths, and geese are fiercely territorial and extremely noisy. If something unfamiliar shows up, they’ll honk, hiss, and flap like there’s no tomorrow, and unsurprisingly, hat kind of chaos can drive off coyotes pretty quickly.

Horses

Horses won’t chase predators down, but they definitely make the area feel less welcoming for one. While horses aren’t usually used as guard animals, their sheer size and presence can act as a deterrent, meaning coyotes are less likely to mess around in areas where horses roam.

Turkeys

Believe it or not, turkeys can be feisty; especially in groups, they can make a scene that discourages coyotes from getting too close.

Their noise and unpredictable movements can make them more trouble than they’re worth for a predator, so while not traditionally “guard animals,” turkeys add a layer of noise that helps keep predators uneasy.

Roosters

As a classic farm fixture with a built-in alarm system, roosters do more than just wake you up in the morning because they’re surprisingly protective of their flock, too. They’ll even charge at threats while alerting hens and other animals, often giving you time to intervene.

Peacocks

Flashy feathers aside, peacocks are actually very effective watchdogs because they’re highly alert and will scream at any hint of danger. Their calls can carry over long distances and are often enough to spook nearby predators, therefore the noise alone makes them valuable for property protection.

Cattle

A protective mother cow or a large bull can pose a serious threat to a coyote, too, and adding to this, cattle in herds tend to group up when threatened. This makes it harder for a predator to isolate a target, while a well-placed kick or stomp can end a coyote’s hunt pretty quickly.

Swans

Surprisingly aggressive when it comes to defending their space, swans up against a coyote that has wandered too close to a nesting area would likely hiss and chase. Additionally, these birds don’t back down easily, so they’re more intimidating than you’d think, particularly when guarding a pond.

Pigs

Sure, pigs might not be the first animal that comes to mind, yet they’re incredibly intelligent and can be territorial, especially in groups. A coyote trying to snatch a piglet would have to deal with a protective sow, and that’s not a fight most predators want to pick when the pig’s noise alone will let everyone know something is wrong.

Mules

Mules, like donkeys, are natural protectors, and they’re strong while absolutely not tolerating predators in their space. This means that if a coyote enters a mule’s territory, chances are it’ll get chased – or worse – because mules (and their powerful kicks) can be aggressive when they feel threatened.