I caught a raccoon & another & another ***GRAPHIC PICS*** pic heavy

[sylvanoak]

In Ohio, 'coons are known to get distemper. Make sure your dogs are vaccinated.

 

[MontanaDolphin]

I understand our need to protect the flock, but a more humane approach would be to build and maintain a safe coop for our chickens. Altering the world around our coop would be a never ending task. The Raccoon and other predators are just doing their job and what comes naturally. The Universe has a balance we cannot alter what is around us but we can take control and fix our inability to keep our flock safe. Build a predator proof coop and allow nature to be <3 Just sayin'. Off to put locks on the coop doors and wire over the windows better safe than sorry!

My coop is like fort knox. Nothin' is getting in there. That being said, lemme tell ya a little somethin' about coons. They have hands kinda like ours. Explain to me how this coon managed to get a 5 gallon bucket snap on lid OFF. Even I have a hard time and my hands and fingers hurt after I get it off. This one did just that. not once, not twice, but 5 nights in a row. So if Ninja Raccoon could manage this, I would not consider it far fetched that he would have, not could have, found a way into my coop.

By eradicating Ninja Raccoon, I did not upset the balance of the universe. What I did do, though, is prevent Ninja Raccoon from killing my chickens, attacking and possibly killing my two baby goats, prevented him from spreading disease to my dog, my cats, my livestock, and my human family, and giving him a quick and HUMANE death. That shot to the head killed him INSTANTLY.

Did you happen to read the sticky for this part of the forum?
"Predators and Pests Forum - Please read here first."

Probably not, or you wouldn't have posted your comment here on this thread. No worries, though...I won't make you read it. I'll just highlight some of it as it pertains here, to this part of the forum, and to this thread:

*This forum is for dealing with predators and pests. Period.

*If information is graphic, please note it in the subject line of your post so members can make a decision whether they want to open the thread or not. If you choose to open a thread with said warnings, it is not BYC's responsibility when you are offended.

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

*If you wish to suggest an alternate non lethal means of control, please share it in a non judgmental way that is a viable solution and not merely complaining about who was here first etc, IF it is directly related to the OP's request for assistance. If a non lethal alternative is offered, please be appreciative and remember that there are many ways and means and flaming a member for suggesting such an alternative will not be tolerated.

*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

For instance, Trapping..this is a legal defense and it is not open for debate whether you prefer this method or not. This forum is designed as an aid to those who are having predator problems. It is not a debate forum on ethics.

 

[MontanaDolphin]

In Ohio, 'coons are known to get distemper. Make sure your dogs are vaccinated.

They are known to get distemper here as well. They also get rabies and roundworms. My dog is vaccinated always...for more than just rabies and distemper. I don't take chances when it comes to my pets.

 

[Shellz]

Excellent Montana! Yes, we've had to put a coon down with distemper 2 years ago. It was in the last stages of it. A pretty awful sight. We put it out of its misery, cause it was surely miserable! Our dogs get their shots regularly as well. The possibilities are likely to get disease if not vaccinated.

 

[keirys]

my duck refuses to go in the coop shes trying to go broody on 1 egg lol...I shut her in the nest box hopefully she makes it through the night sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Shellz]

Oh crap. I hope she made it too! Good luck!

 

[keirys]

She made it through the night but now another dilemma . Look what I caught last night I have never dealt with something like this. I not sure how to deal with it without getting spayed

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[Shellz]

OMG! Yikes! The one thing I have yet to encounter & hope I never do! Aw man, I dunno what to do for skunks!
Start a new thread on how to deal with skunks, to get a quick answer? I sure hope you find a solution soon! Good luck! Wish I could help.

 

[Lifestudent]

Skunks are way outside my realm of expertise too. Good luck with that critter.

 

[keirys]

yeah I will let you guys know what happens lol....