Posted: 6/15/2015 9:03:48 PM EDT
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So it seems a small herd of baby coons have taken up living in my backyard/under the shed/ in the tree next to the chicken coop. Like clockwork they come outside at dusk, unfortunately right before the chickens go in for bed, which makes it hard to get them all shut in the coop because they get skittish. The raccoons are smaller than cats and don't seem interested in the chickens (yet). Maby only 2-3 lbs each and have no fear of humans really. 5 of them, all sticking together. Question is this- I can't shoot shovel shut up because of where I live, (and they're fucking cute, gf and female roommates would kill me). It's a serious chunk of change to buy enough traps to get them in one go. I'm afraid they'll grow up and go for the chickens. What do I do? |
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Trap them, one at a time if you have to. You can then either relocate the critters or drop the trap into a garbage can full of water. Problem solved. When the coons get big enough, they will go for the chickens. Take care of the problem now before you have a bigger problem later.
I might be able to help with a pellet rifle if that would be the way to go. Mike |
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They are cute and fuzzy till you have chicken parts strewn about and they are chewing on a dying screaming bird. I lost a lot of birds to coons.
It's a lot of fun to shooting them at night with cb caps. Plus you work on your nighttime cqb skills. Also delicious |
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....Question is this- I can't shoot shovel shut up because of where I live, (and they're fucking cute, gf and female roommates would kill me). ... If you think they're cute take them to the vet for shots and collar tags. Or man up, and get another girlfriend. Or, ask someone with a silencer to take them out. Or, get a good air rifle. |
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Hey guys thanks so much for the outpouring of help. I have a pellet rifle but its WAY Louder than a suppressed .22. I really really appreciate it and will probably take some of you guys up on the haveaheart trap offer. I'm heading down to Ft. Bragg NC to visit my buddy this week/end but I'll be back in state next week and will try to figure it all out before then. Until then I'll have the GF posted on watch with a shotgun and broom  |
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I hear they go nuts when puberty kicks in. I wonder if spaying/neutering cold solve. Quoted:
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Take em up as pets; coons as pets kick ass  My uncle had several. It can be done but is a big commitment. They are very interesting pets. |