Raccoon Problem

[gamelife]

Any tips or tricks to get rid of these coons? They got a hold of my sons pet rooster. The roo was in a pen
and they managed to pull his wing through the wire and eat it to the bone. It was awful and sad, I had to put the bird down. I since then made my pens coon proof but they still terrify the chickens at night.
Those pests need to go.
Any advice?

 

[workinnanie]

We live trap and relocate but haven't had a problem since my hh(handy hubby) put a green snow fence in the woods surrounding out property!

 

[mominoz]

Coons are "little bears" and have all night to work, often in groups. Hotwire ,one near ground, one near top of fence will do the trick. Or a bullet.......... they will keep coming back for more "meals" and will bring friends and family. They can carry rabies.... Smart, nasty predators.

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

Many coons can be caught quite easily in a strong live trap. That way you don't have to stay up all night. I bait mine with dry cat food. Sometimes catch a cat but just turn it loose no worse for wear.

 

[aoxa]

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Hey, they got a free meal

 

[aprophet]

I just googled coon trapping there was a tips and tricks link that looked pretty good

 

[workinnanie]

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I always thought coons were so cute.....until we live trapped a few. They are really mean! Careful!