Coyotes and human beings have been clashing for generations. Besides hunting them for sport or fur, people have also often killed coyotes because of their predation on domestic animals. However, research shows that killing coyotes doesn’t make livestock safer.

What you need is a robust coyote-proof fence, which isn’t too complicated to build. The process can be as easy as adding a coyote roller or barbed wire to your existing fence or building one at least 8 feet tall.

Building one from scratch will only require a few simple steps. Here’s what you need to know about coyotes and how to build a sturdy, tall-enough fence to keep them at bay.