Backyard wildlife

[straycat]

I could make a mountain of skulls with all the racoons I've shot. They are great animals, no question, having adapted to thrive near man. But they are rabies sponges and come in contact with your outdoor animals at night--and even during the day when they get bold enough. I leave my garbage bags in the garage and drop them off once a week. Any mistake in leaving a garage door open any time past 5pm and the garbage will be scattered. They will come through a pet door and eat cat or dog food in your kitchen. They will attack your cat if it defends its bowl. They will attack your chickens in broad daylight when they get bold. They are awful hunters and end up wounding 10 birds before they succeed in catching one. Most of those die. I hate racoons, honestly, and show no mercy. They are an enemy to my way of life. I like to keep a barn cat to deal with mice, and I like to keep chickens. Racoons are my worst enemy. They have no natural predator anymore and I don't feel the least bit bad in taking over that role.

'Possums are a different story. I like 'possums. They can't carry rabies so are no threat to my cat and so children. They like eggs, but don't attack the chickens. They are not aggressive, even when captured. It makes them easy to dump out of the trap. I've had to kill only 2 of them in my 15 years of country living. In both cases I really had no other options and I feel bad about it.

The amount of abandoned cats that I've killed is also very high. There's a useless creature. Cats were bred to control rodents around the homestead. When people stop in the country and throw out their cat they don't want anymore, it becomes a serious nuisance to us that have real barn cats. These stray house cats attack and compete with the barn cats--bigger bad house cats can kill or drive off smaller, rodent-expert barn cats. I've had it happen many times. Getting a good barn cat is a really, really tough thing. It's like finding a good NFL quarterback. Once you get it, no raccoon or stray cat is going to rank very high on your friends list.

My barn cat was recently eaten by a coyote and I'm really upset about that. She survived a coyote attack a year ago and recovered from a crushed pelvis. She was not as good of a hunter after that, but she still did the job. Now, despite my best efforts, she was killed. I have to find another cat, which will mean trying several out--most don't make the cut.

I see a raccoon, I see a bad hat. I don't see an endangered species or one that does anyone any good. A 'possum, yeah, that's a pretty cool animal. An Australian Outback creature in North America.

Bats are the only cause of Rabies. Bats infect other species on earth including humans that are beyond stupid as you have stated. Why don't you go after bats?

 

[kennykenny]

I catch a possum or two every year in my back yard...always summer time, they try to go for a swim in the pool and then can't get out. Same with chipmunks and some other little critters. Most of them don't make it out alive.

 

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I could make a mountain of skulls with all the racoons I've shot. They are great animals, no question, having adapted to thrive near man. But they are rabies sponges and come in contact with your outdoor animals at night--and even during the day when they get bold enough. I leave my garbage bags in the garage and drop them off once a week. Any mistake in leaving a garage door open any time past 5pm and the garbage will be scattered. They will come through a pet door and eat cat or dog food in your kitchen. They will attack your cat if it defends its bowl. They will attack your chickens in broad daylight when they get bold. They are awful hunters and end up wounding 10 birds before they succeed in catching one. Most of those die. I hate racoons, honestly, and show no mercy. They are an enemy to my way of life. I like to keep a barn cat to deal with mice, and I like to keep chickens. Racoons are my worst enemy. They have no natural predator anymore and I don't feel the least bit bad in taking over that role.

'Possums are a different story. I like 'possums. They can't carry rabies so are no threat to my cat and so children. They like eggs, but don't attack the chickens. They are not aggressive, even when captured. It makes them easy to dump out of the trap. I've had to kill only 2 of them in my 15 years of country living. In both cases I really had no other options and I feel bad about it.

The amount of abandoned cats that I've killed is also very high. There's a useless creature. Cats were bred to control rodents around the homestead. When people stop in the country and throw out their cat they don't want anymore, it becomes a serious nuisance to us that have real barn cats. These stray house cats attack and compete with the barn cats--bigger bad house cats can kill or drive off smaller, rodent-expert barn cats. I've had it happen many times. Getting a good barn cat is a really, really tough thing. It's like finding a good NFL quarterback. Once you get it, no raccoon or stray cat is going to rank very high on your friends list.

My barn cat was recently eaten by a coyote and I'm really upset about that. She survived a coyote attack a year ago and recovered from a crushed pelvis. She was not as good of a hunter after that, but she still did the job. Now, despite my best efforts, she was killed. I have to find another cat, which will mean trying several out--most don't make the cut.

I see a raccoon, I see a bad hat. I don't see an endangered species or one that does anyone any good. A 'possum, yeah, that's a pretty cool animal. An Australian Outback creature in North America.

You definately have some issues. Humans are the cruelest species on the planet and will kill things for no good reason......do you have a mountain of human skulls that you have accumulated???? You may be a moderator but you are a scumbag and I welcome you to carry a weapon on my property....oh wait, I can defend myself. I can guess that you are a big fan of Ted Nugent also. You can ban me from the forum, but you still are you you are.

 

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Bats are the only cause of Rabies. Bats infect other species on earth including humans that are beyond stupid as you have stated. Why don't you go after bats?

Some people are just pure trash. I think he would love to live in China where cruelty to animals is just rampant. If the moderator is such a badass he would have did a tour of duty or two in the armed forces like you and me did. I know what it is like to be shot, and have the 3 bullet hole scars on my back to prove it.

 

[straycat]

Some people are just pure trash. I think he would love to live in China where cruelty to animals is just rampant. If the moderator is such a badass he would have did a tour of duty or two in the armed forces like you and me did. I know what it is like to be shot, and have the 3 bullet hole scars on my back to prove it.

Just forward his post to the DA in his state and see what happens. Everyday there are trash bag scum of the earth who get theirs. Poetic Justace.

 

[LearjetMinako]

Not to touch the other topic with a 10 foot pole.

As for backyard wildlife, I do get some in the urban life. I live right on the edge of the city and country, so a mix from time to time comes through. I've had skunks, possiums in the garage, squirrels, and rabbits. And a few occusions in the summer, venmous snakes, which are quickly dispatched because of the young kids in the neighboring yards. The rabbits I enjoy and give them a safe place in the yard. But sadly, natural selection has weened out the stupid ones. Maybe next year, I will have young ones racing across the yard again.

 

[bobbywalter]

will is a marine.


i see his point with clarity





i have a skunk under my porch up in mi when its warm out.......i have almost stepped on her a few times when going out to turn off the pool filter....when my sister moved in, the skunk ended up having to spray her little dog....

i was beginning to think it did not have any spray...gets along with the cat just fine..and i have stood almost on it many times and not a peep...but the dog kept running under there nipping it...she was definatly loaded

 

[wrecking-crew]

I see what Will means. If they are attacking his chickens and cats, he does have a right to shoot them. What I mean is, if a raccoon attacked one of your cats, you can't tell me you wouldn't shoot it too. I know I would...

 

[straycat]

I see what Will means. If they are attacking his chickens and cats, he does have a right to shoot them. What I mean is, if a raccoon attacked one of your cats, you can't tell me you wouldn't shoot it too. I know I would...

He should have called the county or a pet rescue center for help on that matter with the homless cats. Yes, if you or your pets are getting attacked by a wild animal I can understand that shooting them is for the best. But, to shoot homelss cats is not right as he bragged about. Marines are supposed to be very disciplined people and think trough every situation. I fought for this country and everbody's rights as well. If he was a Marine, he was not a great Marine. I have friends who were Marines and they only lasted a few years and got out under bad conduct dishcharges or dishonorable discharges they still call themselfs Marines.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

He should have called the county or a pet rescue center for help on that matter with the homless cats. Yes, if you or your pets are getting attacked by a wild animal I can understand that shooting them is for the best. But, to shoot homelss cats is not right as he bragged about. Marines are supposed to be very disciplined people and think trough every situation. I fought for this country and everbody's rights as well. If he was a Marine, he was not a great Marine. I have friends who were Marines and they only lasted a few years and got out under bad conduct dishcharges or dishonorable discharges they still call themselfs Marines.

Ever call a pet rescue place or the county because of stray cats or the like?

Around here it's $100 a pet for them to come and take them. For wildlife it's usually something like a $100 fee to set traps and $75 for every animal taken or something like that. I don't know about you, but that gets expensive in a hurry.

Judging the actions of others is stupid. You're no saint either I'm sure.

 

[RumpRangerSTX]

I hated wild cats!! They kill everything just to play with it baby birds , baby squirrels and so on don't get me wrong I love cats I have two of them but they don't go out side!!

 

[wrecking-crew]

He should have called the county or a pet rescue center for help on that matter with the homless cats. Yes, if you or your pets are getting attacked by a wild animal I can understand that shooting them is for the best. But, to shoot homelss cats is not right as he bragged about. Marines are supposed to be very disciplined people and think trough every situation. I fought for this country and everbody's rights as well. If he was a Marine, he was not a great Marine. I have friends who were Marines and they only lasted a few years and got out under bad conduct dishcharges or dishonorable discharges they still call themselfs Marines.

If he called to have people come to get the cats and no one adopts them, they are still put down. I don't like it much either, but I can understand.

 

[88_Eddie]

i dont have to kill the wild cats around my parents house, my dog finds them and kills them for us. the city will come by and get the dead carcasses. they got 5 or 6 running around their house b/c their damn tree hugger neighbor leaves food out for them. if they didnt live in the city limits, i'd shoot them myself.

 

[straycat]

It is wrong to do so. I can't see how anybody would like it if somebody shoots their pet because it was running around. It is just not right.

I had a guy take one of my dogs from my parents front yard. I was out front in my parents house washing my MGB and I noticed this unusal looking custom van that I have never seen before driving by very slow like. I went into the house to get a clean shirt on and then went back out to take my Irish Setter 'Ginger' for a ride with me to the beach. I came out and she was gone. It took me three weeks, but I tracked down that POS who stole my dog. He had beaten her and forced water down here throat with a hose. I came over to get her and the guy came out of his trailer with a 9 inch butcher knife and tried to attack me.....I beat the POS so bad he will never eat solid food again. When you see a wife and 2 kids watching you smack the crap out of a POS and they beg you to kill him...something is wrong. That family had been beaten and abused by this POS. He was arrested on various charges. Nothing happend to me since he came after me with a knife when I went to get my dog that was tied up on his front porch. I had to pay Gingers vet bill for her abuse...about $300. The Guys wife offered to pay me back, but after I saw how she and her kids had been abused I refused the money.

I It is wrong to do so, Bro. I can't see how anybody would like it if somebody shoots their pet because it was running around. It is just not right.
I had a guy take one of my dogs from my front yard. I was out front in my parents house washing my MGB and I noticed this unusal looking custom van that I have never seen before driving by very slow like. I went into the house to get a clean shirt on and then went back out to take my Irish Setter 'Ginger' for a ride with me to the beach. I came out and she was gone. It took me three weeks, but I tracked down that POS who stole my dog. He had beaten her and forced water down here throat with a hose. I came over to get her and the guy came out of his trailer with a 9 inch butcher knife and tried to attack me.....I beat the POS so bad he will never eat solid food again. When you see a wife and 2 kids watching you smack the crap out of a POS and they beg you to kill him...something is wrong. That family had been beaten and abused by this POS. He was arrested on various charges. Nothing happend to me since he came after me with a knife when I went to get my dog that was tied up on his front porch. I had to pay Gingers vet bill for her abuse...about $300.
I beivIt is wrong to do so, Bro. I can't see how anybody would like it if somebody shoots their pet because it was running around. It is just not right.
I had a guy take one of my dogs from my front yard. I was out front in my parents house washing my MGB and I noticed this unusal looking custom van that I have never seen before driving by very slow like. I went into the house to get a clean shirt on and then went back out to take my Irish Setter 'Ginger' for a ride with me to the beach. I came out and she was gone. It took me three weeks, but I tracked down that POS who stole my dog. He had beaten her and forced water down here throat with a hose. I came over to get her and the guy came out of his trailer with a 9 inch butcher knife and tried to attack me.....I beat the POS so bad he will never eat solid food again. When you see a wife and 2 kids watching you smack the crap out of a POS and they beg you to kill him...something is wrong. That family had been beaten and abused by this POS. He was arrested on various charges. Nothing happend to me since he came after me with a knife when I went to get my dog that was tied up on his front porch. I had to pay Gingers vet bill for her abuse...about $300.
I believe in Karma. It will come back at you when you least expect it.

 

[straycat]

Darn, sorry about that last post. I am using my Ipad2 and my cats are batting at it while I am posting....lol Never had that happen before.....