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    Raccoons: Do they ever leave?

    Yessir!
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    scissor beak?

    No problem. Just one other suggestion is to keep an eye out for any bullying. Sometimes the scissors beak bird becomes a bully victim. If you see it put the bully bird in a cage for three days and leave her in the coop. It usually corrects the action on the spot. I had one bird that needed a...
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    Raccoons: Do they ever leave?

    Yea. Your right there. I tell folks not to do it especially because once a coon goes into a live trap it becomes so hard to trap them again if they just relocate them. Super mischievous little devils. People do it anyway though.
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    scissor beak?

    I have a scissors beak rooster. He is a truly awesome bird. I have had him quite a while and I have never had to mess with his beak. I guess it just depends on how you want to manage his beak. His beak can get caught up on the feeder every now and again but he eats fine. Also has no issue...
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    Raccoons: Do they ever leave?

    Not everyone likes killing the critters. As I said I use conibears but I try and be comprehensive with my information as to make individuals aware of all options available.
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    Raccoons: Do they ever leave?

    More of an option. Not a suggestion.
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    Duck violent

    I have this problem more often with chickens but sometimes with ducks. I would try separating the Male from the two females. Put him in a little pet carrier with a small amount of food or water. You can also divide the living quarters but separation of the male out of visible sight is...
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    Raccoons: Do they ever leave?

    Raccoons are pretty habitual animals. They won't leave unless you get rid of them. Live trap with relocation or you can shoot them in the live trap if killing them will not make you squeamish. Easiest way is to set multiple conibear traps up in the path they take to the shed or coop at night...
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