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JBeezy
10-13-2014, 09:12 PM
Should I exterminate them or let them be? Only 1 usually shows up, but tonight it was 3. They eat the leftover cat food, and act like the cats don't even exist. Bullies...
Mr. Man
10-13-2014, 09:32 PM
If they are out at night they are just interested in the cat food. Feed the cats indoors and they will move on. If it's daytime and they are active they could be rabid so be careful. Rabies can be in their saliva so if you suspect they could be rabid get your cats their rabies shots if you haven't already.
How about some pics of the little guys.:)
MERCULES
10-14-2014, 02:41 AM
If you have ever seen the type of damage they can do when they get inside your attic or under your house you would put a hole in them first chance you get every time.:mad2:
fastblackmerc
10-14-2014, 04:34 AM
Keep on feeding them and you'll have real problems. They are very smart and destructive.
Keep your cat(s) and cat food indooors.
sailsmen
10-14-2014, 06:07 AM
We have them all around and they are not a problem because we do not feed them.
Other areas where they feed them lots of problems. As advised stop feeding them.
When you first wake up pee in a cup and pour it along your property line for a couple of weeks.
martyo
10-14-2014, 06:22 AM
When you first wake up pee in a cup and pour it along your property line for a couple of weeks.
I volunteer to do this for you.
Bigdogjim
10-14-2014, 07:05 AM
If rains it will wash away the scent so keep peeing.
Just move the cat's food inside and issue resolved:)
MERCULES
10-14-2014, 08:56 AM
Please trust me on this, Racoons may appear cute but they are highly intelligent, very dangerous if cornered and incredibly destructive.
Remove all food sources, secure all eaves and crawl spaces as you would be amazed at how small a hole they can get thru.
I have been very successful at trapping them but have had very little luck at teaching any of them how to swim.;)
camelgrundle
10-14-2014, 09:55 AM
Take a hot dog and fill it with habanero peppers!
JBeezy
10-14-2014, 10:42 AM
Advice taken.
martyo
10-14-2014, 10:52 AM
Advice taken.
What about my request to pee on your property???
JBeezy
10-14-2014, 10:57 AM
Go for it. Bring me that Cobra engine that was sitting in your floor last time I was there as well
Mr. Man
10-14-2014, 10:59 AM
What about my request to pee on your property???
Should we refer to you as "Mr. Asparagus" from now on?
Mary we need a screen name change. ;):lol:
Spectragod
10-14-2014, 02:44 PM
What about my request to pee on your property???
Do you have racoons? I'll come pee on them for you... :D
Architect
10-14-2014, 02:48 PM
Buy a small bottle of hunter's skunk scent (humans can not smell it)..
sprinkle a few drop around and they won't come back...
Evidently they are dire enemies...
Architect
Bigdogjim
10-14-2014, 04:00 PM
Only one MM.net can you advise on just about anything:up:
whitey
10-14-2014, 05:38 PM
Kill 'em all, let god sort 'em out.
Id kill them, cut them up, then put it out as cat food.
martyo
10-14-2014, 06:10 PM
Go for it. Bring me that Cobra engine that was sitting in your floor last time I was there as well
This one???
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10153647_10204197193403280_708 0851665667597129_n.jpg?oh=2ae8 3f965935f51a8b76159f2d46e6f8&oe=54F75AAD
As you can see, it is not on the floor any more!!!
martyo
10-14-2014, 06:12 PM
Do you have racoons? I'll come pee on them for you... :D
I already pee behind my shop to scare off the foxes that live there, so you could say I have things well in hand but thanks for the offer! :D
MERCULES
10-14-2014, 06:16 PM
What did the Fox say, boom boom, what did the fox say, boom boom. Yeah you missed that song didn't you.
Crown Vicman
10-14-2014, 06:27 PM
man they are good eatings. Taste better than chicken.
JBeezy
10-14-2014, 07:03 PM
This one???
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10153647_10204197193403280_708 0851665667597129_n.jpg?oh=2ae8 3f965935f51a8b76159f2d46e6f8&oe=54F75AAD
As you can see, it is not on the floor any more!!!
Yes, bring the car too. Maybe I can come back to pick it up in that ranger
jsignorelli
10-14-2014, 07:26 PM
We are constantly bothered by raccoons when we take our Boy Scouts camping. The local gun shop sold us a scent repellent that works wonders. Go to a shop catering to hunters and fishermen. They will help you out.
martyo
10-14-2014, 07:32 PM
Yes, bring the car too. Maybe I can come back to pick it up in that ranger
You'll have to work that out with Jeff.
That Whipple 2.9 I had for sale a few weeks back is going on top of that motor.
lji372
10-14-2014, 07:36 PM
Put out extra food. Then grab a .22 or a .17hmr and above all else have fun!!!
JBeezy
10-14-2014, 08:31 PM
Put out extra food. Then grab a .22 or a .17hmr and above all else have fun!!!
I actually have a Mosberg 715T .22 and a Marlin HMR .17. I didn't want to kill them but after all I've read it might be the best bet. I'll try the repellant first.
maineiac
10-14-2014, 08:39 PM
A little anti freeze soup will do them wonders just keep the cats in for a day or so.
cobrakid
10-16-2014, 06:36 PM
This one???
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10153647_10204197193403280_708 0851665667597129_n.jpg?oh=2ae8 3f965935f51a8b76159f2d46e6f8&oe=54F75AAD
As you can see, it is not on the floor any more!!!
Is that a foxbody?
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Joe Walsh
10-16-2014, 07:14 PM
If you don't want to kill them...just 'light them up' with a paintball gun....
I suggest DAYGLO Orange...if the wallop the paintball supplies doesn't drive them away...
The sheer embarrassment of having bright Orange fur will keep them in the woods for a few days!
martyo
10-16-2014, 07:24 PM
Is that a foxbody?
Yes sir. It is a convertible.
chief455
10-16-2014, 07:41 PM
Racoons creeping up on my d*ck?
Why did I even click the thread - ohhhhh your deck!
Carry on.
cobrakid
10-17-2014, 05:56 PM
Is that a foxbody?
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Keep me posted on that project hope the frame Doesn't twist
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I already pee behind my shop to scare off the foxes that live there, so you could say I have things well in hand but thanks for the offer! :D
if you didn't have your thing well in hand, you'd probably be dribbling on your shoes........
champ1173
10-17-2014, 07:23 PM
You must have a BIG deck!
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