Well we just added more wildlife today. These are young and there is no mama around. Will these racoons bother my fish pond? Any other problems I should be aware of.
Awwwww, I'm so sorry to hear that! I'd grown rather fond of our critters!!
Shall we schedule A "WAKE"??? I have no idea if possoms kill racoons - hmmmm, hope not!! But it does make you wonder what happened to what you thought was a healthy animal. Could it have gotten hit by a car or truck?? :<(
Susan S, I don't think he was hit by a car. Seems they lived in the backyards. We're on a cul-de-sac where there aren't many cars. We have a lot of wildlife, some of which I probably haven't seen yet. A wake is impossible today because his body is gone.
Well, I guess it'll have to be a Memorial then!!! Gee, what happened to "the body" do ya think?? You don't suppose somebody might have poisoned it do you?
Since the body is gone I must assume some nasty animal took it. In this neighborhood I don't think anyone would hurt the wildlife - my neighbors are a lot like me (happy to have the wildlife).
@KMS - yeah but racoons are pretty darned feisty critters - I'd think they could take a few swipes w/those long claws and rip a dogs nose pretty good! Of course these were youngins and maybe a HUGE dog would have the advantage!! Who knows??
it totally depends on the age of the little guys and their skill sets in defense. When I was a younger lad I worked at a wildlife rehab place...the young coons were quite defenseless....but momma could be a real bad ass
For sure!!! Momma "ANYTHING" becomes enraged if they think their young is being threatened!! If you're still hangin 'round on HT - I've been wondering about your place in NM with all the wildfires going on. I know this thread isn't the place, but we don't have a space to ask "off topic" questions. Anyway, that was my first thought when the news started reporting all the fires out there and how they're spreading so I just hope your cabin isn't even close!!
WHEW!!! I'm sure glad to get that off my mind- I'd been wondering all this time if your place was in any danger. While the fires are very destructive, they will also have a great deal of benefit too and lots of new growth will get to spring up! It's amazing how Mother Nature uses a disaster to repair herself!!
KMS, I don't think was a dog. Where was their mama - they were really young to be running around by themselves? Do you think my big hawk could do that? He is here watching everthing from a big tree. Susan, we finally got rain and lots of it for the last few days including today. I am delighted.
Bet that made you real happy!! Unfortunately, sometimes by the time it does rain everything is so dry & parched it's beyond redemption!! Our weather this week has just been a 10 ++++++!!!! Lo temps - like hi 70's or not above 80 and NO HUMIDITY!! It's been heavenly to open windows and have a breeze - especially @nite. We get a cross breeze from bathroom window across to bedroom windows!! Sure makes for gooooood sleeping weather!!
Sherrie S., isn't all this rain quite lovely?! I think we've picked up 3" in the last 3 days w/more on its way. We've desparately needed it here, so I'm quite enjoying it! It began pouring here just after I'd planted 5 new shrubs and transplanted 3 pineapple plants. They're getting watered in!!
We could use some rain...rain in the arid west is always a good thing...but right now we are into our pollen season....we call it the yellow wind...rain even a little here keep the pollen at bay.
Becky H, South Florida has had flooding for the last month. I am so happy to get rain. My little lake is almost dried up. I can't tell what's left of the lake because of the tall weeds.
KMS, I'll try to send you a little rain but we need to keep most of it for Florida.
Sherry, you may have to call animal control to remove these guys! But if they find a quiet place that they can ravage ... they will. Fire crackers come to mind. or even walking out when you see them and don't be friendly. Dont let them think they can live in harmony as close as they are to your home!! I thought the same way yrs ago, till they got in my attic, destroyed my garden and my mother had a couple visit regularly till she noticed her big goldfish pond was empty!! Good luck! They
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are cute but a real bother and can be expensive replacing what they tearup!! MIcky
Micky D, I wouldn't want any wild bird/animal in my attic/home and currently there are none. I've had the wildlife here for 20 years and the Koi pond for over 8 years & and all the fish are OK. My yard is full of wildlife & I don't try to control it unless it really becomes a serious problem.
Sherrie, something I've come to realize since moving to Florida is unless you live here, you just don't get it. As long as 'our' critters are happy and well, there is no reason to worry about them. As long as our homes are kept in repair with no open doors for them to move in with us and do distruction, what's to worry about? I've learned so much about coexisting with and planting natural and native. My cousin has a rescue in Jupiter and I have a new respect for all the crittters. I
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too don't want to sleep with any, other then my dog, but always amazed now to see something outside and get a photo if I am fast enough. The other day was a very long snake (in the rain!) Enjoy!
I'm really afraid of snakes but realize that some are good. Sandhill Cranes eat snakes but they watched my friend kill a rattlesnake & they wouldn't go near it. Kinda shows how nature works.
You can also put some type of cover over your fish pond like chicken wire or some kind of metal mesh covering where you can still feed and enjoy watching your fish. Something that they cannot get there paws thru or mouths to catch the fish.
Pat M and Frances B, I have a semi-large Koi pond that has been here over 8 years. The only thing that ever ate my fish (when I first got the pond) was a big heron. Maybe the racoons get enough fish in the little lake in my backyard. I have no problems with any of the wildlife which is abundant.
Shall we schedule A "WAKE"??? I have no idea if possoms kill racoons - hmmmm, hope not!! But it does make you wonder what happened to what you thought was a healthy animal. Could it have gotten hit by a car or truck?? :<(
KMS, I'll try to send you a little rain but we need to keep most of it for Florida.
I'm really afraid of snakes but realize that some are good. Sandhill Cranes eat snakes but they watched my friend kill a rattlesnake & they wouldn't go near it. Kinda shows how nature works.