Raccoon On the ROOF!!!!!!

[TwoMileRanch]

I've trapped two coons and a possum this week. This morning, I found a pile of raccoon scat on the chicken coop roof.

I *think* the coop is strong enough. I know how strong coons are, they moved concrete bloocks off the feed container lids and had a snack on feed. The duck pen and pheasants runs are mostly strong. Looks like I may be in for a siege.

PS: I know about killing animals and worrying about going to hell or karma.... So I rationalize it this way:.I dont "kill" the raccoons, I give them swimming lessons. One of these days, I'll remember to let them out of the trap first.

 

[antlers]

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Hey don't worry. If you go there because of that, there will be a lot of us to keep you company!

 

[monathequeen]

The Best Looking Racoon I've Ever Seen Was A Flat One On The Side Of The Highway.............

 

[MagsC]

I agree.

 

[jqs birds]

Just don't get caught relocating any trapped animal! It is illegal in most states.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

You'll probably get a lot of really good ideas about predator-proofing the coop if you check out the Coop and Run Design and Construction area of the forum.

 

[TwoMileRanch]

Mags? How's "Fort Knox" coming along?

Just curious about your progress. I trapped three more raccoons next to the coop since I first posted.

 

[Omran]

Yesterday at 10:40 PM I killed one with one single shot, I was so happy, and starting loughing loud, my wife came out to see what was all that screeming about

 

[monathequeen]

You go OMRAN.......This morning at 9:00 am LONG after the Ducks & chicks were out in the run, My friend noticed a figure go by from the reflection off the computer screen and yelled at me to go outside...there was a fricken Racoon heading towards the run....can't fricken believe it...NO TIME OF DAY IS SAFE. I'am so pee'd off. UGH....wanna come over and shoot my Racoons ? Go ahead, make my day !!
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[monathequeen]

Does anyone know if Electric wiring will keep Predators away from your coop and run ?
And, how much does it cost to install and is it easy ?? I would love to know what other people think about this . Thanks.....................My neighbor swears this dosn't really work.