Dead Ducks. Any idea whay could have done this?

[featherfinder]

Doubtful. Animal control here does nothing. And if they do catch it they release it again in your yard. Just in a different place. I have seen them before a some of the hunting stores around so I will look at getting my own.

 

[featherfinder]

Actually Walmart sells them



http://www.walmart.com/ip/Woodstream-1079-Racoon-Trap-With-Spring-Loaded-Do-Each/21783203

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

feather so sorry. sounds like a raccoon. Haveahart is the way to go. You can call FWC and see if they have a trap or a trappers name for you as well. (if you dont want to have to deal with a trapped coon, cause you cant legally take it somewhere and release it)

 

[Baylor]

Raccoons are everywhere here in Florida. I just had one attacked almost 2 mns ago and I woke up to catch it in the act. She is still alive now but blind and very skittish. She calms to my voice but that is about it. I am in Tampa, FL. I leave mine out during the day and just cage them around dinner time every night. The one that got attacked was miscounted by my son

who is 9 so he learned a hard lesson in life. The raccoon went for her eyes first then her neck - tore out all of her feathers around her neck so it sure sounds like a coon. I got my trap at TSC in Plant City - I use cheap Publix sausage and it traps them every time I put it in there. Good luck with trapping the predator.

 

[featherfinder]

It came back last night. I have to replace my door because it tore the bottom part off the hinges and pushed it in pretty far. But the boys are ok. Still just shook up.

Raccoons are everywhere here in Florida. I just had one attacked almost 2 mns ago and I woke up to catch it in the act. She is still alive now but blind and very skittish. She calms to my voice but that is about it. I am in Tampa, FL. I leave mine out during the day and just cage them around dinner time every night. The one that got attacked was miscounted by my son

who is 9 so he learned a hard lesson in life. The raccoon went for her eyes first then her neck - tore out all of her feathers around her neck so it sure sounds like a coon. I got my trap at TSC in Plant City - I use cheap Publix sausage and it traps them every time I put it in there. Good luck with trapping the predator.

Tampa? May I borrow your trap? I would really hate to buy one and never need it again after this.

 

[Iain Utah]

I borrowed a trap from my neighbor thinking it was a one-time deal trapping a raccoon that ransacked my feed room one night about 6 weeks ago. After the 4th trapped raccoon in less than 2 weeks broke the borrowed trap, I bought a replacement trap for my neighbor and my own trap at home depot for $45 each (havahart brand). In 6 weeks, we have trapped 14 raccoons on our property... and expect to see the 15th one when I go out this morning to check the trap. All poultry owners should have their own trap as predators are always an issue.

I also recommend a 22 gauge handgun for disposing of trapped raccoon, as the most powerful pellet rifle on the market will not provide a quick kill.

 

[featherfinder]

I borrowed a trap from my neighbor thinking it was a one-time deal trapping a raccoon that ransacked my feed room one night about 6 weeks ago. After the 4th trapped raccoon in less than 2 weeks broke the borrowed trap, I bought a replacement trap for my neighbor and my own trap at home depot for $45 each (havahart brand). In 6 weeks, we have trapped 14 raccoons on our property... and expect to see the 15th one when I go out this morning to check the trap. All poultry owners should have their own trap as predators are always an issue.

I also recommend a 22 gauge handgun for disposing of trapped raccoon, as the most powerful pellet rifle on the market will not provide a quick kill.

15? Now that is a scary number! I am hoping it is only this one. I have a 22 and a pellet rifle. Dont get paid till tomorrow though so trap will have to wait. Just have to make a new door for now.

 

[Grassman 52]

What is a good bait to use in the trap?

 

[Kevin565]

What is a good bait to use in the trap?

I've heard cat food,chicken, and peanut butter are all supposed to be excellent bait for coons.

 

[Iain Utah]

Unfortunately, raccoons are serious breeders and excellent mothers to their babies. Where there is evidence of one, expect there to be many more around. We use cheap canned cat food.