Raccoon

[lbaker]

I don't know where in U.S. you're located but the racoon in my yard two weekends ago tested positive for rabies. Not a bad idea to at least call animal control and report it. Sorry to sound like a bummer but better safe than sorry.

[Genny]

Hey guys,

I just read this and my grandpa & brothers already carried it about 5 miles away to release it. (lbaker, I just saw your post and so we didn't call any animal control places but it probably would have been a good idea.

[epetwork]

Raccoons are cute and everything, but cautious around those things! Sorry to hear about your duck!

[Marigold2]

Perhaps it's a mommy with babies somewhere. I think it's wonderful that you will release it. But I would do at least 10 miles, especially if it's a mommy or she will come right back, best of luck to you.

[Genny]

Hey, yeah I hope it wasn't a mother raccoon with babies because that would be sad but I just couldn't risk it killing another duck. It came back the night after it killed Troy and jerked some tail feathers out of another one of my muscovies. I just hope it's over and there aren't anymore out there, but just incase I'm gonna keep the trap set for the next few weeks every night