When do yotes quit mating????

jake smith09 · 02-20-2007, 01:05 PM

When do coyotes quit mating and i dont think so but are they like dogs(go into heat every 6 months or so)? Thanks

cascadedad · 02-20-2007, 02:24 PM

I hear that coyotes are different in Ohio, so I have no idea.

Howler · 02-20-2007, 08:36 PM

Unlike dogs, coyotes breed once a year. The actually breeding period is 2-4 days. The timing varies from region to region, but most breeding is done from mid. Feb. to early March with a63 day gestation period!

fingerz42 · 02-20-2007, 08:41 PM

Does the gestation period ALWAYS take EXACTLY 63 days or are they like humans and can vary a few here or there?

Howler · 02-21-2007, 05:33 AM

Well, I do know that dogs can vary slightly, so I would assume coyotes gestation period can vary slightly as well!

rhdeerslayer · 02-21-2007, 05:51 AM

Well I coon hunt and raise coon dogs. They go 62-64 days. For the most part you can bet on 63..on the money.

rhdeerslayer · 02-21-2007, 05:53 AM

After my post..I started thinking.. So if a dog is in "heat" for usually 3 weeks. First week..coming in period. Second week, best time to breed. Third week...going out. Do coyotes do the same?

Red Hawk · 02-21-2007, 12:59 PM

I'd think yotes would mate more during Spring time

fingerz42 · 02-21-2007, 02:16 PM

If they are anything like me they never stop.

jake smith09 · 02-21-2007, 04:40 PM

Wow, Fingerz42 i see why you made your name fingerz. lol

. jk, Thanks for the help guys