For about two weeks now, we've been hearing things go bump in the night.
And crash. And chew, and scurry, and all kinds of things. And eggs have gone missing. Not that we miss a few eggs, but it's the PRINCIPLE of the thing, you know? So I've become a critter detective. I ID'd (??) tracks, and looked up predator habits, and finally, used a REALLY BIG flashlight to see what was in the trash cans. BRILLIANT, I KNOW!
COONS.
SO we began setting the live trap. Wed. night. Nothing. Thurs night, egg bait gone, trap still open. Friday night I managed to set the darn trap myself, and BINGO! This guy was waiting for me Saturday morning. At least he had the decency to look ashamed. He's been relocated to state land, and the trap has been reset for any buddies he may have left around. Success!
COONS.
SO we began setting the live trap. Wed. night. Nothing. Thurs night, egg bait gone, trap still open. Friday night I managed to set the darn trap myself, and BINGO! This guy was waiting for me Saturday morning. At least he had the decency to look ashamed. He's been relocated to state land, and the trap has been reset for any buddies he may have left around. Success!
NOTE: next time remove caged raccoon from chicken yard BEFORE opening chicken door.
I now know the true meaning of PANDEMONIUM!
