Scarey Predator Story: Resolved!

[Mr Pink]

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Thank you, Mr. Pink!

I agree totally with what you say. I definitely do not have a "It's not a big deal" attitude. You have helped me a lot: You got me thinking about it.

However, how can one trap something like that since our back yard is a habitat for wildlife? It would be a losing battle...I could make the place into more of a farm: put rip rap along the water front instead of riperian grasses and trees, mow everything, put brick or concrete on the trails, etc., but such things are a lot of work and expensive.... I am not certain killing wild mink or stoats is legal here... I could find out. If I put out no kill traps so that we could move the weasels to other areas such as state parks, etc., I am concerned that any trap would just as easily catch one of the four kitties that run through our back yard.

I will consider what you say, and I thank you sincerely....

I'd consider talking to a local trapper .... they will know the local laws and can come out and assess your situation . Around here recreational trappers are always looking for places to trap and will go to great lengths to assure they do not trap any pets

 

[Sunshine Flock]

Thank you, CarolinaSinshine! We do not have pavers, but I will keep my eyes open for security materials. Our coops, fencing and little barn are all made from recycled materials and other people's leftover materials. I bet there are things around that could help, and will start looking.

Isn't it wonderful that a place far away from us in the south east would be similar to what we have here in Oregon. I love that. If you are ever out this way, come visit!

Ack, I really need to change my username! I'm from Northern California!! I'd love to visit the Carolinas someday and almost moved to Asheville. I ended up moving to Ashland in Oregon instead!!!

 

[Catfsm]

I'd consider talking to a local trapper .... they will know the local laws and can come out and assess your situation . Around here recreational trappers are always looking for places to trap and will go to great lengths to assure they do not trap any pets

I will look into it. Thank you!

 

[Catfsm]

Ack, I really need to change my username! I'm from Northern California!! I'd love to visit the Carolinas someday and almost moved to Asheville. I ended up moving to Ashland in Oregon instead!!!

Ha ha! A fellow Oregonian! i love it here.

Have you gone to some Shakespearean plays? I love that sort of thing!

I was down south volunteering for Katrina, and it is very beautiful. We were in Louisiana and Mississippi. I do not mean the terrible destruction of the hurricane and floods was beautiful, but the land was, and the climate (It was fall. I might not like summer) and the sea and the people.

 

[Catfsm]

Ack, I really need to change my username! I'm from Northern California!! I'd love to visit the Carolinas someday and almost moved to Asheville. I ended up moving to Ashland in Oregon instead!!!

I love the story about caring for your rooster, and would love to hear --read-- all the details.

 

[Sunshine Flock]

Ha ha! A fellow Oregonian! i love it here.

Have you gone to some Shakespearean plays? I love that sort of thing!

I was down south volunteering for Katrina, and it is very beautiful. We were in Louisiana and Mississippi. I do not mean the terrible destruction of the hurricane and floods was beautiful, but the land was, and the climate (It was fall. I might not like summer) and the sea and the people.

I went to some of the plays when I lived there, and I especially loved the Green Show performances and saw them as often as I could because they were free!

 

[Catfsm]

So, you do not live in Ashland now?

 

[AudreyP]

You write eloquently. I suggest getting an electric fence. I got mine on Amazon with a solar power charger. 400 bucks and covers a large area. It saves peace of mind. Worth every penny. Been zapped a couple of times. Trust me, any animal would run the other way.