I went out last night with my flashlight to check on my big tubby frogs. And while they were all fat and happy, chilling in the water, I saw this:
Like I said.....Holy Crapalini.I am not a happy camper. I was not happy to see his cute masked face smiling at me from my bird feeder. I was not happy to see his surprised face when I shone the light on him. I was not happy when he scampered off over the fence. I was downright angry when he popped back up again to see if I went in the house yet.
I do not like you, Raccoon.
I do not like you in my yard.
I do not like you eating chicken lard.
I do not like you on the fence,
I do not like you, hence.....
I do not like you eating chicken lard.
I do not like you on the fence,
I do not like you, hence.....
Sigh. Here we go again.
22 comments:
Hmmm. Ricky Racoon is kinda like Uli eating a frog more than once. They just don't seem to learn their dangers or destiny. I'm guessing chicken lard just isn't enough taste for ole' Ricky Racoon.
Forget the trap and go for the twenty-two. Besides Joe could use that coon skin cap for cold band nights to keep his head warm. (And don't give me any animal love for the annoying coon...it's off with his head!)
Gotta trap Mr. Raccoon! Too bad for him he'll never get a chance in your yard!
--and I'm b-a-a-ck. Hope you get Mr. Coon gone. I'll stick around for the celebration.
I hope you trap that Ricky Coon,
I hope you catch him very soon.
And when they haul that pest away,
I hope this time it is to stay.
:)
Jodi--I guess we didn't get them all when we trapped last week. The company I used has a guarantee, so they are back with traps again. We have already caught two. We just didn't leave the traps out long enough because when they take them to 'Happy Raccoon Village', they aren't leaving or coming back here.
June Zach--We trapped a total of 5 Mr. (and Mrs.) Raccoons! I thought we were done at three, but I was wrong. I wonder how many there are??
Vanilla--I thought we were done, Vanilla. I guess not, as two more appeared this week. Ugh. What size raccoon hat would you like?
Chuck--Hee! Hee! Your coon poem sure beat mine. :) When they take them to Happy Raccoon Village, it is forever. I guess these two guys just missed the train headed there.
Lin and Secondary Roads are chops off the ole Dr. Suess block. You two make me laugh!
Perhaps it might be more difficult to trap him this time - he may have learned free snacks are not really free! Wait, am I being practical here? Sorry, momentary lapse.
Maybe Happy Raccoon Village isn't so happy if he came back to your yard. At least you found him before he found Hobbes.
Oh oh ~ more sweet raccoon's off the Happy Raccoon Village. Perhaps he got a weekend pass?? :)
Good luck Lin!
xo Catherine
While I don't want to be the thunderstorm on your sunny afternoon, I just finished an interesting article on raccoons presented by the Humane Society.
The article mentions the fact that well-meaning humans have the unfortunate habit of feeling sorry for the cute little bandits and decide to feed them.
What happens next is what I like to call the "Bernice Effect". Rocky tells two friends about the free buffet, and so on, until the whole area becomes "Raccoon Central"
Then the other people stop feeding them and now the critters have to find other sources of food and spread out all over Weirdville.
Your battle may become a little longer than you had bargained for.
Hang in there Lyn, this too shall pass.
Anita's Mom
He's found the Garden of Eatin' (lol) and doesn't want to leave!
I knew it, I just knew it. Didn't I tell you he had to be the one responsible for the bird and not Hobbes.
That sure is one persistent bugger :(
Jodi--Chuck is much better at this than I!
Grace--Oh, it's not really the same raccoon. The others have all been taken to Happy Raccoon Village and that ticket is only one way. It's the opossum that is having a hard time learning about the traps. He's not so smart.
Beaded Tail--Uh, Happy Raccoon Village is a one way ticket, I'm afraid. I keep telling myself this is for the best, but it is still very difficult to do.
Catherine--There is one very BIG raccoon at Happy Raccoon Village tonight! That bad boy filled the cage--he was very scary!
Anita's Mom--You are so very right and I know that I am up against some do-gooders. I am only going to trap for one more day and then wait and see. If I don't have more damage, I will not trap anymore--I'll be trapping forever if I keep going!! I know they are cute, but sheesh, this group is dangerous too!
Storm--Hahaha! I like that one! Yeah, the exterminator guy said that our yard is a dream come true for wildlife. And while that is nice, it also can be a problem sometimes. I'm being realistic though, we will have to stop trapping at some point.
Ann--Yep! You are right--Hobbes IS innocent afterall!
Stephanie--It's not the same guy, but it sure looks like him. The ticket to Happy Raccoon Village is one-way, unfortunately, so I know it isn't the same guy coming back. But it sure feels that way!
He's just trying to figure out why you don't think he's cute!
They must be having a family reunion in your yard. Hope you get them all this time.
Sharky--Oh, but I DO think they are cute. But there are rules here and you have to be nice to your fellow creatures in order to be welcome here. I strictly enforce the "No eating other friends" here in the yard. When that happens, somebody's got to go. I will admit to looking each and every one of those raccoons in the eye and apologizing. My neighbors must think I am nuts.
Chocolate--I knew something was up when they all had matching t-shirts reading "Coon Family Reunion 2010" and then a jumpee appeared for the little ones, a clown making balloon animals, and then a caterer--bringing chicken and cat food in cans. I had to draw the line at the sack races and egg toss--it was just a tad "in your face".
Eek!!! I wonder if it's the same one or a new guy? Good luck getting him gone!
You'd better keep those traps out. I would think they would be able to see them though. I'm surprised they actually go in them! We saw a raccoon at the park today, actually Abby spotted it first!
Oh noooooooooooooooooooo! I love our woodland friends but when they start feasting on eachother its too natural for me.
Send them to Malaysia and I'll sell them as pets!! LOL! Just kiddding, Lin!
I'm telling ya-be grateful. My bosses get them in their house. Its like the "WTF was that" scene from My Cousin Vinnie.
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