DIY Coyote Roller Animal Deterrent

Trying to give my cat backyard freedom but he insists on jumping to the roof and escaping. I am installing homemade Coyote rollers on top of my deck railing. You can also do this on top of a fence using the 4x4 posts or on the top side of the fence, which is great for keeping dogs in- or out. I recommend doing 3-4’ length so it will spin better. Tools needed for one section of Coyote Roller: 4 -#10 x 1” flathead screws. 2 4” L Brackets. 2 light duty 3/16” clips. Vinyl coated cable 3/32” in desired length plus at least 1’ extra. 1” PVC pipe in desired length. 3” PVC pipe in desired length. Wire cutters. Screwdriver. Socket wrench. Table saw or hacksaw. Pliers. Drill. This has kept my cat off the roof. I hope this works for you!

[@TheCreww17]

Just did this today, worked on my gsd, border collie and lab !

[@chatterbox2567]

Will this keep my relatives from coming over. CROSSING my FINGERS

[@cannabisenthusiast8351]

No for that just tape bills that you owe to the side of the pvc pipe and you should be fine.

[@5Brown0Swagg5]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carolinagirl2538]

does this keep neighbors away? 😂 Thank you. Have cat issues

[@Zkgod24]

I’d man they might find a way around it just hope and prey

[@michaelr9028]

Nice video! Worked like a charm. Great job on the build and your hair stylist is awesome. 😊

[@rinocero6738]

You're really smart lady.

[@bryceoleski5680]

Well done, thanks for the video!

[@loriandcrew3216]

Thank you! I am going to try this for my two siamese cats who love to sit outside.

[@patak007]

Have you tried it? I need something effective so my cat can't escape from my yard

[@bigeyejim]

Nice work. We are building a cattle panel fence that is about 6 feet now instead of our 4 foot chainlink. I like this method, as it is much less expensive that the branded rollers!! Cheers!

[@prajnasword]

Her cat is going to be pissed.

[@phero2]

moreso

[@juancarlosorostica2277]

Gracias por compartir este vídeo,saludos desde Chile , sudamerica

[@csp8429]

What a good idea!

[@omeucrochett]

thanks for the video!

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Yesss, I can do this. Great vid. The u.

[@worldwidesports4k]

I like it👍👍👍👍

[@Greyclouds40]

Very good tutorial! We have a big backyard (1.5 acres) and I want to keep our cats inside and pests outside. The only problem is that the majority of our fence is chainlink attached to metal posts, so I can't screw in the brackets. Do you have any recommendations for how to attach the wire to the top of a metal fence?

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

you can actually install on chain link the same way. It is possible to drill a hole in that pipe. there is actually another video out there that shows him installing on chain link

[@brussell639]

Use self tapping screws for the metal posts.

[@EdurtreG]

In the description of a video from Earrth Tiitan about Oscilote catfence is a link from somebody (Sassy ... ?) who made it on top of a round metal fence.

[@stephaniecameron6245]

Best video for making these, thorough and clear - thank you

[@naibnpij]

I will definitely have to try this with my husky! She’s already escaped more than once!

[@Alanthealien1]

How did this go? I have a husky that jumps as well and wanted to try this

[@nadeenzamora]

How did this work for you? :)

[@5Brown0Swagg5]

Thanks I need this for my dog who keeps escaping

[@Save-A-DogAps]

Great idea. But your cord need to be ON TOP of the bracket (not on the side) before you tighten it. Thag way when the cat add tension to it as tbey jump. The pipe stays straight and spins. If it bends too much. It wont spin. Good luck. Im building one too

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

I have discovered that to be the case now that the cable has some slack. I will make the adjustments. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@nancyb7398]

Can u explain the cord being on top instead of the side or maybe a pic of what u mean? Thanks!

[@sweetbutpsycho3316]

@@nancyb7398 1:16 maybe that's what he is talking about, it should be on top, not on the side

[@FrugalShave]

Use electrical conduit PVC instead of plumbing PVC. The conduit is UV protected and cheaper.

[@amigee2041]

"He didn't make it" 😮😥 But thank goodness for text overlay!! 😄😄😄 ("he is okay")

[@crisantoap]

finally... this is what i am looking for. thank you

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

Someone had made a suggestion to make this better. Instead of using the cable, use threaded rods.

[@hudeas195]

He didn’t make it! Hahaha but he’s okay! Nice one.

[@allysaperez3604]

question do you think this would work on a wood fence to keep people out im having an issue with someone jumping my fence when im not home and stealing stuff from my yard :(

[@mylesgoward5954]

No

[@the.birdies]

You could get razor wire or electric for your fence but if you don’t want That you could get a large watch or guard dog, etc

[@williamgoboff1772]

get a large dog and put it out side. that will keep them out.

[@WhiteStone21475]

@@williamgoboff1772 The thief would probably just poison the dog.

[@youarehere1251]

Yes, for Cat People.

[@tomtolentino7575]

Brilliant 😎👍

[@musadamar8218]

Do you have a video showing the cat failing?

[@philliphall5198]

First a 8 foot tall fence and then the roller

[@vm6445]

I hope you show a surveillance video for days of your cat trying to escape.

[@goromadness9755]

Why two pipes and not just only one? thanks

[@LauraLea40]

Does this keep cats IN the backyard?

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

Yes, that is specifically why I use it

[@thinkaboutit3398]

What is the length in centimetres of the PVC pipe?

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

About 90 centimeters per section

[@tlferro]

Is it still working?

[@patak007]

How effective is this for cats so they can't escape form yard?

[@thomasharris5151]

Very effective! The first time I saw this was a guy using it to keep his cats in the backyard.

[@sislertx]

O got a dog that does this and just found out about this trick...im having 30 inches of wood added to my fencing...dumb idea now that i found this..

[@user-np1ch6bs6t]

i myself would run the wire thru continually around the whole area instead of putting brackets side by side.

[@JoshuaLinn]

Interesting idea, i may try this. I wonder if it will allow for more or less tension on the cable, I think slack would be a problem for the pipes to roll well.

[@youarehere1251]

The other video, they use electrical conduit to replace the wire, no slack.

[@briolink9587]

Can it be regular cable?

[@briolink9587]

NICE - been looking at these for a while, but can't afford. I can now DIM (myself). Thanks

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

I imagine you could use any type of cable. I prefer the metal type cable because it remains taught. It was inexpensive at Lowes.

[@t.c.777]

Thats a typical cat they will stop at nothing. I’m having the same issue, put up Plastic Garden Netting with PVC pipes. I’m amazed the cat can still get up. ARLO time to see how

[@y0nd3r]

Creeper comment a year later: Look for the video where they used clear corrugated poly panels on top of the fence. The cat climbed up as far as it could and could not get a grip on the polycarbonate panel.

[@t.c.777]

@@y0nd3r thanks I actually have a little I need to put up. I need more though. At least my infant will be able to play in our backyard poo free! The front yard is lost😕

[@roxanneburkhart6137]

This did not work for my heeler, she still jumps over my 4-foot chain link fence!

[@johnwaldrop3211]

Probably bc only 4 ft, my heeler jumps over a 5 1/2 ft fence.

[@billveder1071]

Consider using threaded rod, it's cheap and it would be so much faster. Nice work

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

That is an Awesome idea and would be a lot easier. Wish I had thought of it before this task.

[@amyannes]

Can you describe how to use threaded rod? I am not familiar with it? Thank you!

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

@@amyannes You can buy long "threaded rods" and the whole piece is threaded. You would just put a nut on the end to hold in place. I really wish i thought of that.

[@amyannes]

Neartownvet Thanks for clarifying that. Thanks also for your video-looking forward to trying it in our cat area!!

[@billveder1071]

@@amyannes Like neartown explained you can buy it in long sections, I used an electric cut off wheel to cut it but a hacksaw will work. Each end goes in the L-bracket, pvc or pex is on the inside. When your done add a nut to each end of the threaded rod. I used 3/8" threaded rod. Use 1/2" or 3/4" pex, I think 1/2" worked better. You want the pex or pvc reasonably close to the rod so it spins easier. The first mistake I made was using 1-1/2" PVC. It was too heavy, when a cat jumped up and grabbed it, it wouldn't spin. Good luck

[@AuLily1]

"He didn't make it." ?! The cat died from the fall or didn't make it to the roof?

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

He didn't make it to the roof. He's still a pest but at least a contained pest.

[@begone2300]

Lmao!! Murdered the neighbors cat.

[@bobbylee2853]

It must be very annoying to have cats stomping around on your roof.

[@sarahdavis3404]

Cats walk so quietly i doubt you'd hear them on your roof.

[@y0nd3r]

Love this, but I have 10 8 foot fence panels in just the front yard I would have to equip. Probably twice that number in the back yard. I shouldn't have to spend all that money just so that cat owners can maintain their level of irresponsible pet owner.

[@y0nd3r]

This is such a problem all over the United States. Somebody with money needs to sue their city and appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. Cats murder critters on our property and damage our fences with their claws and body weight. The rain gets in all those claw marks and further degrades the wood. It is so completely nuts that I am suspicious that evolution has somehow found a way through cat poop to get humans to protect them at all costs. Think about it. Kitty litter, cat poop, shitty paws on the food counter?

[@walshy1515]

For a cat why

[@vincent7520]

Do I need to have green hair ?…

[@y0nd3r]

Absolutely!

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

That was needlessly complex and expensive, but hey, if you're happy with it...

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

Cat stays in the yard, so yes, happy

[@blainglenn7184]

Must be awful to have a cat walk on your roof! 😵‍💫

[@marydowell5657]

They use the roof to escape the yard.

[@thisisgettingold]

This is my personal opinion. .22LR is cheaper than this.

[@y0nd3r]

I am such a horrible shot, I would put a hole in peoples cars. Or them.

[@reginasantanalucasferreira1848]

Tediooqooo

[@jajac82200]

#stopverticalvideo

[@sneakyguy4444]

Thatll be incredibly noisy, unfortunately

[@TheDoubla44]

You’re that upset about a cat on your roof ? okay lady what’s wrong with it getting on the roof ?

[@boejiden2306]

Definitely a black lives matter person lol

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Glad it worked out, but the hairstyle really has to go.

[@y0nd3r]

Nonsense. It's gorgeous! Always trust someone with green hair because they literally do not give a single f.

[@originaltasmanian5321]

Well, first step, stop being an old witch. Kitties are cool.

[@rkb6783]

You made so many AMATEUR mistakes !

[@Neartownvethoustonveterinarian]

Well I am an amateur. It was my first one.

[@shesotoxxic]

That's not a very helpful comment. Care to elaborate so we can all do this better?