Two racoons! Wat do?!?!

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

Strong predator proof coops don't require anyone to trap,relocate or kill predators much less live in fear of them .Thats why people build them. I've never suffered any attacks or losses due to predators and I've raised chickens all my life. If I parked my flock out in the middle of nowhere in a shoddy coop and run I expect most of them would die eventually and it would be my fault.

Why the implication that i have a shoddy coop or run? Can i not have put great effort into both and still prefer to reduce chances by removing the problem? The question was what to do about raccoons lurking around, what I suggested was perfectly legal, in mine and many other states, other suggestions about relocating aren't legal pretty much anywhere. Predator proofing is one great way to protect birds, and eliminating the problem whenever possible is another, put em together and you have yourself a management plan.
You can stick your head in the sand and hope for the best, or you can go out and be proactive, your choice, me i like being proactive. If i knew there was some psycho lurking around wanting to kill and eat my wife and kid I would be inclined to be more proactive than just locking the door and hoping they go away.
If you want all my raccoons, opossum, fox, mink etc. i will happily send them to you, whats the address? I hope you tip the mailman.

 

[Peas4Ducks]

Raccoons, opossum, foxes, mink, etc aren’t monsters. They’re just animals looking for food, shelter, safety, often trying to raise young. The more you’re able to understand and demystify them, the better able you are to design a set up that keeps your flock safe.

 

[cmom]

I wouldn't personally be too concerned unless you see them around your coop. I have several game cameras on my property and have seen coons on them now and then. They are mostly nocturnal. I do have electric wires around my coops, good heavy duty netting covering my pens and concrete under the gates all due to losses from predators in the past. If they get too close to your coop you could set traps. There is usually a wildlife rescue somewhere that will take them and release them in areas they have. Good luck and have fun...