Coyotes and a BB gun - I need advice

[hlthe2b]

1. Neighborhood dogs (large) seem to be doing the trick for us...

While I see one come through the neighborhood at night--heading into the open space fields on either side, they don't linger--even though the bushes and under-deck areas of these houses are sanctuaries for wild rabbits and we are nearly overrun with them. But when I hear the neighbor's lab or the large mixed breed on the other side bark at night, I inevitably see a coyote pick up the pace to run through.

Of course little dogs and cats allowed outside are another story....

I'm glad you are looking for a non-lethal solution, though.