Why drowning should not be part of your predator management plan.....

[Wifezilla]

In Colorado it is illegal to relocate squirrels without a permit. In some places you can't relocate them at all.

I live in the burbs and have no gun other than a Daisy BB gun. What is the best way to dispatch a squirrel caught in a live trap if you don't have a gun? Put it in the freezer for a while and then slit it's throat?

 

[chickendude]

I say the man in the article should trap his wife and then....... well I won't go there. But seriously folks killing is killing is killing. The end result is all the same. And the subject will never remember a thing. All I would say is do it in the simplest and quickest way possible. If all you can do is drown the trouble maker so be it. If you have and can legally use a gun then all the better. Don't judge peoples methods until you know their circumstances and complete reason for choosing their method.

 

[Sootsie]

if she had been trying to get him to stop for years why didnt he give her the trapped animal and say you get rid of it

 

[BlackBart]

Drowning is one of the most cruel ways to die.
I am surprised, when I hear people I know say, just throw the trap with the raccoon inside, into the pond for 4 hours. They are pretty aggressive about me doing it too. It is rather macabre.
Maybe it is OK morally for them, but not for me. It s almost like they can't kill them enough it seems like a perverse delight to some.
My trapped raccoon, my way to have him go away.
But of course this is just my opinion.

 

[ga_goat]

I agree drownding is awful,, so I put a very strong acid in my tip traps to catch rats , they never knew what hit them and I don't have to empty it .
For god's sake people we are talking about pests and prediators here not family members , If you can't kill the ,,rat , possom ,, coon ,, weasel ,,, mink or whatever is bothering , threatining your chickens the get rid of the chickens go inside and watch democrats on tv .

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

From the sticky at the top of this forum section:

I just want to make clear the purpose of this forum.

*This forum is for dealing with predators and pests. Period.
*If information is graphic, please note it in the subject line of your post so members can make a decision whether they want to open the thread or not. If you choose to open a thread with said warnings, it is not BYC's responsibility when you are offended.

*Dealing with predators and pests is not always pleasant. Although sometimes hard to do, please be as sensitive as possible when explaining procedures and results. Some younger members and/or squeamish adults will appreciate it.

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

*That being said, please do not gloat or suggest torturous ways of killing for pleasure or indeed, post in such a way that your predator control can be construed as pleasure killing instead of simply taking care of a problem.

*Compassion will go a long way toward helping to educate and help solve someone's predator problem. No matter the reason, most members' birds are their pets and being a chicken doesn't make it less of a pet than a house cat or companion dog. Please don't lecture or hassle anyone about their losses. Glass houses......

*If you wish to suggest an alternate non lethal means of control, please share it in a non judgemental way that is a viable solution and not merely complaining about who was here first etc, IF it is directly related to the OP's request for assistance. If a non lethal alternative is offered, please be appreciative and remember that there are many ways and means and flaming a member for suggesting such an alternative will not be tolerated.

*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

For instance, Trapping..this is a legal defence and it is not open for debate whether you prefer this method or not. This forum is designed as an aid to those who are having predator problems. It is not a debate forum on ethics.

*Please keep this in mind as we all learn from one another how to deter predators. Thanks.

Last edited by terrielacy (07/08/2009 12:17 pm)​