I don't live at home anymore. My dad said he got home late (unexpectedly) last night. It was after dark. He saw a raccoon exit the chicken coop and disappear. All birds accounted for and uninjured.
Today I'm home for holidays and just decided to shine a flashlight out like I used to. Saw some eyes and saw two raccoons come out from under the coop and go into the trees. My dad went out with his rifle but they were gone by then.
I want them either gone for good or dead. What have you found are the best traps to use? I have outdoor cats so I'd prefer a live trap which we could dispose of later. Additionally, what would you consider the best kind of bait?
The frost has uplifted and damaged the fence which, unfortunately, happens every year...
(Side note: one of the hens disappeared three weeks ago. no signs of predation but I guess if she was alive she probably isn't anymore.)
Today I'm home for holidays and just decided to shine a flashlight out like I used to. Saw some eyes and saw two raccoons come out from under the coop and go into the trees. My dad went out with his rifle but they were gone by then.
I want them either gone for good or dead. What have you found are the best traps to use? I have outdoor cats so I'd prefer a live trap which we could dispose of later. Additionally, what would you consider the best kind of bait?
The frost has uplifted and damaged the fence which, unfortunately, happens every year...
(Side note: one of the hens disappeared three weeks ago. no signs of predation but I guess if she was alive she probably isn't anymore.)