Raccoon Attack

[Ento890]

Razor Blade and MMPoultry

Thanks for your input, at least i know I'm not the only one around here that would feel horrible about killing the coon.
I think for right now, I am going to trap it and drive it far away. I'll see what happens then. I'll leave a trap but the coop incase another one comes in. In the mean time, I just need to make sure I am out there to shut the door, also, I am going to check out an automatic door shutter.

As far as my poor chicken goes, does anyone have any advice for helping her heal?

 

[MMPoultryFarms]

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Wound Kote from a local tractor supply or feed store. I would suggest as cruel as you might think it is do not relocate the predator thats almost as cruel as drowning him. predators establish territorys by rehoming a predator you only create more problems for that said creature by making him have to fight for his life to re establish a boundry. the hunt for food can be very complicated resulting in starvation. not to mention the spreading of diseases. 2 of the hardest predators for me to kill are coons and skunks there so adorable But I have to seperate myself from my selfish thoughts and ask myself whats the best and most humane thing for this animal. Unfortunatly that is death or just leaving him be and let him roam your lands and secure your birds better.
Listen to these posters here re read old posts Relocation is the worste thing you can do. Dont think just of you or that poor coon think also of other people who might have chickens or small animals. Its a vicious cycle but it is however the cycle of life.

 

[Ento890]

Will do, nothing is set in stone. I will think about it tonight.

 

[EHaus]

When I lived in Colorado, I had a problem with raccoons...but I also had an awesome dog who let me know when they were around. He'd chase them off or up a tree. I lived in town, so I couldn't shoot it or anything, but you could rent a trap from the county. The thing about raccoon bites is that they fester so badly.

I hope your chicken pulls through alright!

 

[Chicken.Lytle]

I have had raccoons invade my coop. Luckily all they ate was chicken feed, but they sure had a staredown with my smart hen (rooster was hiding).

It is cruel to catch raccoons and stuff them in the territory of another raccoon. They will probably die, or else kill the other one. If you catch one in a trap, drown it in a trash can.

I prefer to shoot them with a 22 pellet rifle. They carry disease and I prefer not to risk my health to dispose of them gently.

 

[KrisH]

If you relocate them to a new spot with water source (a nearby stream or lake), they will most likely do just fine.

as a note, we live out in the "country" not too far out, not too close in either. let me tell you, We DO NOT appreciate YOU or ANYONE relocating you problem to our area. Please DO NOT release your unwanted problems, pets, pests, snakes, dogs, raccons, possums, etc near anyone else.

We may begin relocating our troublemakers to neighborhoods where they will find plenty of garbage and household pets to eat.

Thank you

RobertH

 

[Mattemma]

The relocated animal will have a fight on their life with those whose territory they invade. I don't really care given that I would likely kill the animal,but I would hate to have it kill or hurt someones property.

As hard as it is I won't pass the buck on to someone else,or pretend they are basking in the sun with a bounty of food next to them. Just kill them or fortify your coops and ignore.

 

[a206h]

Good morning duck enthusiasts (chicken lovers too). This morning we woke to find our ducks to have one less member in the flock. No blood, no feathers...just gone. He is too young to fly so we figure a coon got him. Besides, the side of the coop was pryed open (no, it is not a bear. Seattle doesn't have a sizable bear population. Not of the animal variety anyways...)
Our newest edition, Beaker, is missing with no sign of struggle or blood...is it possible that a raccoon could just snatch a bird and walk on out? This is the second occurrence for us where the coop gets invaded and a duck is missing with no sign of struggle.
Possum have been an issue for us in the past. They leave a bloody mess though. We trapped 11 of them this past summer.
My question is...do raccoons leave no trace? If they leave a mess most of the time, perhaps my predator problem is of the human variety. That is a whole other issue...

 

[centrarchid]

Good morning duck enthusiasts (chicken lovers too). This morning we woke to find our ducks to have one less member in the flock. No blood, no feathers...just gone. He is too young to fly so we figure a coon got him. Besides, the side of the coop was pryed open (no, it is not a bear. Seattle doesn't have a sizable bear population. Not of the animal variety anyways...)
Our newest edition, Beaker, is missing with no sign of struggle or blood...is it possible that a raccoon could just snatch a bird and walk on out? This is the second occurrence for us where the coop gets invaded and a duck is missing with no sign of struggle.
Possum have been an issue for us in the past. They leave a bloody mess though. We trapped 11 of them this past summer.
My question is...do raccoons leave no trace? If they leave a mess most of the time, perhaps my predator problem is of the human variety. That is a whole other issue...

Coon would generally leave a feather pile. A coyote might force its way in if coop design is too light.

 

[a206h]

Coyotes??? Aw man...Coyotes can get over a 4 foot chain link fence then. My cats have been freaked out lately for some reason.
Perhaps it it coyotes?! This animal had to slide the wall open with a full bucket of water (5 gal...so aprox 40 lbs?) resting up against it, in order to get in. Strong and persistent.