Do Raccoons Get In Your Trash Can?

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okaybut · 56-60, M

I have a critter feeding center in the woods...everyone seems to take their turn. Blue Jays in the morning, birds during the day, well greedy chipmunks all day...and yes the racoon at night (oh and mice at night - not sure I like this one). For now I have decided to let the racoon have his turn...but still debating! The one thing, who is next at night, will likely be the bear!!

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@okaybut mice will find their way to your house and raccoons too. Raccoons can carry a nasty virus that can kill a young child or cause permanent brain damage if they survive

okaybut · 56-60, M

@cherokeepatti With you on the mice...but the racoons where I am, are not as tame as the city ones. While bold, they don't take as many liberties.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@okaybut they can tear up a cat or dog

okaybut · 56-60, M

@cherokeepatti Yes, but I am in the middle of 700 acres of trees. I am kind of in their home where we have to share the space.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@cherokeepatti and I had to stop feeding the wild birds because apparently wild mice were getting the fallen seeds and when the weather got cold they’d get into my house