Ongoing Raccoon Invasion

[Poultrybonkers]

Knew it. Was a baby opossum I was dealing with. He’s slow cooking now for my chickens for dinner. Lol

 

[DemeterAD9]

Caught a little possum, let it go across the creek this time.

Gave the birds the raccoon for lunch. The turkeys were not impressed but everyone else was into it.

 

[DemeterAD9]

Another day another coon. Big fat female with no babies in sight. Will be cooking this one for the birds as well.

 

[DemeterAD9]

An even bigger female, this one was getting a nice winter coat already. They seem to really be traveling the trail I have this trap on.

 

[DemeterAD9]

I think I’m at 11? Not including this spring.

Small female.

 

[DemeterAD9]

Today is possum #3. I let the first two go (one had babies the other was tiny) but this one didn’t get a free ride across the creek like the others. Turkeys were not impressed.

 

[UncleDougsChickens]

I find the best raccoon deterrent is a .22 LR. They can't come back if they're 6 feet under. Keep up the good work defending your flock!

 

[DemeterAD9]

I forgot to update, caught a medium female on Friday. Next one I catch may get cooked as it’s been a couple weeks since their last protein day

I find the best raccoon deterrent is a .22 LR. They can't come back if they're 6 feet under. Keep up the good work defending your flock!

Yes I agree that a more permanent solution via execution is the best option in my situation. I used to use the .22 LR but I think .22 pellets are a bit cheaper, that and it seems I’ll never use that pellet gun otherwise. Should start hunting squirrels with it, there are plenty around.