Good news, got a skunk in my coop

jimmyj · Nov 6, 2010

Sounds crazy, but I'm happy to have a skunk back living under the freezer in my chicken coop. I had one about 2 years ago but my neighbor shot the fella. The reason I'm happy is because he only robs a few eggs and I have more than enough but the benefit is that my rats and mice are GONE! It's fantastic!

I figure he will stay around for a while and then I'll chase him off but man am I happy to be rid of the rats!

techwrtr2 · Nov 6, 2010

I like skunks for yellowjackets. Just need to make sure they can find/get to the nest.

brin · Nov 6, 2010

Well Jimmy that gives a whole new meaning to " Getting Skunked " You are making lemonade out of a lemon...:laughing::thumbsup:

Thomas · Nov 6, 2010

Plus skunks will keep coons away also fox.

johnrex62 · Nov 6, 2010

I am happy for you. :confused2: I hope he doesn't mind sharing the eggs with you, pretty sure he will win any arguments over the split. :thumbsup:

jimmyj · Nov 7, 2010

He has already won vs my wife. She won't go in the coop any more! LOL

johnrex62 · Nov 7, 2010

Did she pick a fight with him or just decide that you were the best candidate for such a fight should he be in the mood? My wife would certainly volunteer me as well.

jimmyj · Nov 7, 2010

She didn't even know he was there until I told her! She is just scared of what may happen. It doesn't even smell like a skunk in the coop. Boy can those things dig. I had a rat issue and the ground is gravel and sand naturally. Impossible to dig by hand. The skunk has dug up the burrows like nobody's business. It's great!

rocknrod · Nov 7, 2010

I didnt know that about skunks.
I smelled one yesterday morning when I went out and had a thought of getting a gun. Now I will not do that.
Yellow jackets - I hate em! Flies with stingers:laughing: