The Feds just came out to my place today to place a trap for an ornery beaver. When I told him I saw it once after I put my chicks away and smacked it over the head with my rake and it just kept eating my tree and stared at me wondering what the heck I was doing. The guy told me that their skulls are very thin and that I should have used a 2x4. I mentioned that I wasn't in the mood to break the law and go to jail. He said just don't tell anybody. To which I replied, Oh, you mean the S-S-S! And he laughed and said yes. Geeze, now why didn't I think of that!
I just don't want to see anyone get in trouble, but glad your state lets you protect your flock. Six? I cry for you. I just lost one to a hawk, but I took a deep breath & reinforced my coop w/ a neighbor's help.
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most states do not allow the use of live bait when trapping wildlife some localities will charge you with cruelty to animals if they catch you using "live bait" haveing said this live mouse is one of the best baits there is for red fox half rotten fish is a excellent bait for grey fox and raccoon