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[bobbi-j]

hip went well--but was dehydrated so they put him on IV overnight. Hopefully he will be released today. He is diabetic so they take no chances

Glad the surgery went well, and they're being careful with him. I am thankful every day for my replaced hips. They have made such a difference!

 

[bobbi-j]

Well, skunk #2 is in the trap, awaiting disposal. The trap is froze down, though, so it will have to wait a couple of hours until I can move it away from the coop.

 

[Alaskan]

Well, skunk #2 is in the trap, awaiting disposal. The trap is froze down, though, so it will have to wait a couple of hours until I can move it away from the coop.

Fantastic trapping!

But ew... another skunk.

Sure is tricky killing them without getting perfumed.

 

[Alaskan]

From the local Facebook

 

[room onthebroom]

We’ve got some surprise precipitation.
I’ve got the windows open & it’s glorious.

 

[orrpeople]

Well, skunk #2 is in the trap, awaiting disposal. The trap is froze down, though, so it will have to wait a couple of hours until I can move it away from the coop.

 

[bobbi-j]

PePe the second has now “crossed the rainbow bridge.” I used the .22 this time, but haven’t checked the trap for damage yet. Again, I was able to be upwind, and no one told me I stunk when I came back inside, so apparently I avoided the perfume once again. DH told me where to find a second trap, so I may set that one while the first one is airing out. I’m wondering, though, by having a perpetually set trap, am I encouraging critters to come? Or just potentially snagging whatever comes through?

 

[room onthebroom]

PePe the second has now “crossed the rainbow bridge.” I used the .22 this time, but haven’t checked the trap for damage yet. Again, I was able to be upwind, and no one told me I stunk when I came back inside, so apparently I avoided the perfume once again. DH told me where to find a second trap, so I may set that one while the first one is airing out. I’m wondering, though, by having a perpetually set trap, am I encouraging critters to come? Or just potentially snagging whatever comes through?

I doubt you’re luring them in from a distance. You’re very likely catching just the locals.

Although, I remember setting those putrid smelling fly traps & being convinced I had lured every fly in SD County into my yard, so what do I know?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey needed a good death to the beast thank you Bobbie
Hey cheap I understand missing him when it was new in pandemic BF was taken in about low sugar bad I was so scared, worried.. He is my light

 

[Alaskan]

I’m wondering, though, by having a perpetually set trap, am I encouraging critters to come? Or just potentially snagging whatever comes through?

I don't think so...

But hard to have it perpetually set... since you need to keep refreshing the bait.

If we think something might be out there... we set a trap for a week.