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Post by toshtego on Aug 2, 2020 13:07:17 GMT -5
For some reason, there is a juvenile raccoon in my yard. First was curled up into ball and then it moved under a nearby boulder with its head sticking out. It does not appear injured. Looks up at me with sharp eyes and is not behaving aggressively, no hissing and no growling, so I doubt rabies. Rabies is extremely rare up here. I almost suspect it is a young female trying to kit and taking shelter under a boulder. I have never seen this behavior before. It is right next to an irrigation ditch with water. Dog is overly interested but not getting too close. I have her in the house now.
Any ideas from our Coon-Asses to whom this is kin?? LOL!! (Meant respectfully, of course).
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Post by Darin on Aug 2, 2020 13:19:49 GMT -5
One thing I know is that they generally have babies in April and May so this would be quite late.
The fact that she's near water and choosing a possible burrow tells me she may just be looking for a new home.
Is there any tree cutting going on near you, by chance?
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Post by toshtego on Aug 2, 2020 13:41:57 GMT -5
One thing I know is that they generally have babies in April and May so this would be quite late. The fact that she's near water and choosing a possible burrow tells me she may just be looking for a new home. Is there any tree cutting going on near you, by chance? MAny trees but none being cut. I thought of them as arboreal and more likely to give birth in a tree hollow or chimney or someplace high up. Maybe this little one is too injured or sick to climb and trying to stay safe? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 2, 2020 13:51:39 GMT -5
You might give her a little bit of dog food. She'll probably move on shortly, or stick around and keep you company.
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Post by Darin on Aug 2, 2020 14:01:53 GMT -5
I love this video because the raccoon comes back for one last handful before running off.  |
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Post by puffy on Aug 2, 2020 14:26:53 GMT -5
For some reason, there is a juvenile raccoon in my yard. First was curled up into ball and then it moved under a nearby boulder with its head sticking out. It does not appear injured. Looks up at me with sharp eyes and is not behaving aggressively, no hissing and no growling, so I doubt rabies. Rabies is extremely rare up here. I almost suspect it is a young female trying to kit and taking shelter under a boulder. I have never seen this behavior before. It is right next to an irrigation ditch with water. Dog is overly interested but not getting too close. I have her in the house now. Any ideas from our Coon-Asses to whom this is kin?? LOL!! (Meant respectfully, of course). Be careful..They can be quite mean. |
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Post by toshtego on Aug 2, 2020 16:36:55 GMT -5
For some reason, there is a juvenile raccoon in my yard. First was curled up into ball and then it moved under a nearby boulder with its head sticking out. It does not appear injured. Looks up at me with sharp eyes and is not behaving aggressively, no hissing and no growling, so I doubt rabies. Rabies is extremely rare up here. I almost suspect it is a young female trying to kit and taking shelter under a boulder. I have never seen this behavior before. It is right next to an irrigation ditch with water. Dog is overly interested but not getting too close. I have her in the house now. Any ideas from our Coon-Asses to whom this is kin?? LOL!! (Meant respectfully, of course). Be careful..They can be quite mean. I have had cooneys at the door many times over the years. THey share the kibble bowls with the cats and even a skunk. I never seen any sign of hostility, just curiosity. However, I would never, ever, try to corner one. That sweet little critter will turn into a demon from Hell. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 2, 2020 17:05:30 GMT -5
Cute coon!!! Love that video!
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Post by trailboss on Aug 2, 2020 17:49:48 GMT -5
Them Coons will dip into your stash, you have been warned, John!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 2, 2020 18:12:32 GMT -5
People think it is funny to give a drug to an animal...not funny at all as they can't understand the disconcerting results of their bodies not acting as it should...hopefully the raccoon will sleep it off and be not harmed by the pot. This is no funnier than giving a girl a date rape drug...nope not funny at all. Sorry, but I love all animals except the human kind.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 2, 2020 19:35:22 GMT -5
I got the impression that the guy had maybe absently left them out and a foraging wild animal ate them.
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Post by Darin on Aug 2, 2020 20:08:43 GMT -5
I got the impression that the guy had maybe absently left them out and a foraging wild animal ate them. Same here ... I doubt he went to the trouble to make brownies for the raccoons. I can tell you this, every animal I've owned has come towards that smell and not away from it.  |
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Post by Stearmandriver on Aug 6, 2020 0:59:31 GMT -5
This is how I ended up with a pet raccoon as a kid. An orphaned young raccoon started following us around, so we fed her. She hung out with us for, oh, about 4 years . She'd come inside, and was cleaner and less destructive (and more friendly) than a cat, but she lived outside for the most part. Amazingly smart critters. I've known several country kids that had pet raccoons. It always seems to start with a young, orphaned raccoon from a late litter that year. It typically ends when breeding instincts kick in and they get mean if they aren't free to go. For males, this seems to be their second year; females it takes 3 - 4 years. If you want a pet raccoon... have fun . If not, you may consider calling a local wildlife rehabber, 'cause that behavior isn't normal and probably indicates the critter could use some help. |
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Post by toshtego on Aug 6, 2020 8:50:58 GMT -5
This is how I ended up with a pet raccoon as a kid. An orphaned young raccoon started following us around, so we fed her. She hung out with us for, oh, about 4 years . She'd come inside, and was cleaner and less destructive (and more friendly) than a cat, but she lived outside for the most part. Amazingly smart critters. I've known several country kids that had pet raccoons. It always seems to start with a young, orphaned raccoon from a late litter that year. It typically ends when breeding instincts kick in and they get mean if they aren't free to go. For males, this seems to be their second year; females it takes 3 - 4 years. If you want a pet raccoon... have fun . If not, you may consider calling a local wildlife rehabber, 'cause that behavior isn't normal and probably indicates the critter could use some help. It was wierd behavior. I spoke with someone at the wildlife rescue station in Española NM. She suggested keeping an eye on the little cooney to see if it is injured. By that time, it had moved on but not far. So, I am guessing it is ok for now. |
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Post by Stearmandriver on Aug 6, 2020 14:14:27 GMT -5
This is how I ended up with a pet raccoon as a kid. An orphaned young raccoon started following us around, so we fed her. She hung out with us for, oh, about 4 years . She'd come inside, and was cleaner and less destructive (and more friendly) than a cat, but she lived outside for the most part. Amazingly smart critters. I've known several country kids that had pet raccoons. It always seems to start with a young, orphaned raccoon from a late litter that year. It typically ends when breeding instincts kick in and they get mean if they aren't free to go. For males, this seems to be their second year; females it takes 3 - 4 years. If you want a pet raccoon... have fun . If not, you may consider calling a local wildlife rehabber, 'cause that behavior isn't normal and probably indicates the critter could use some help. It was wierd behavior. I spoke with someone at the wildlife rescue station in Española NM. She suggested keeping an eye on the little cooney to see if it is injured. By that time, it had moved on but not far. So, I am guessing it is ok for now. Glad to hear. |
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