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Title: Live Trap Bait
Post by: Shot_Gunn on November 04, 2019, 11:46:02 AM
I have lost a few chickens over that last couple weeks.  I am suspecting its a raccoon but I am not sure.  I cant figure out how it is getting into the coup.  I acquired a live trap and I am wondering what to use for bait.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: Woodchuck on November 04, 2019, 11:48:06 AM
Soft cat food  :twocents:
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: bhawley76 on November 04, 2019, 12:10:47 PM
live chickens  :dunno:
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: Oh Mah on November 04, 2019, 12:12:05 PM
live bait is illegal.
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: JakeLand on November 04, 2019, 01:40:49 PM
If cats are around use marshmallows and strawberry or similar jelly if no cats around a can of sardines and wire it to the bottom of the cage
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: Archry on November 04, 2019, 02:18:27 PM
Marshmallows for raccoons.  Leave a trail in and cover the floor with dirt or leaves.  Place a stick across in front of the pan a few inches off the ground this will cause the animal to step over the stick  hard on the pan to trigger the trap.
Title: Re: Live Trap Bait
Post by: Machias on November 04, 2019, 03:20:42 PM
Be prepared to deal with a skunk.  Best way is to wrap your trap in cardboard or a tarp.  It will get chewed on and torn, so I like to use cardboard.  If you don't want to deal with a skunk, get your trap up off the ground.  Coons will climb and skunks do not.  I like to use vanilla wafers, coons love them and generally cats will leave it alone.  Marshmellows are great as well and have great eye appeals.  I also sometimes put some peanut butter or jelly on the vanilla wafers.
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