Got a skunk under shed

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

I got 5 on Goens.

Psst, Goens, sandbag this bitch. Call an exterminator. I'll split my $5 with you.

Btw, you need a better avatar if you're gonna rock JGOENS as your Screenname.

Check it, this dudes name is FRED GOENS.

Edit: FGoens looks like he can wrassle that skunk to death with his bare hands. Because that's what he does.

Man, your right!!http://archive.oilcitywyo.com/2015/4...ssault-charge/
This dude is pretty tough..breaking a woman's arm and all....like to toss this loser under the shed and let the skunk have it's way with his punk-ass.

[cays]

OP, I had an identical situation once with a pair of smallish skunks that made a home in my back yard. Never once during the year that I first discovered them did they ever threaten to spray and I must have seen them at least fifty times. Eventually they moved on. I actually enjoyed having them around but then I'm the type who hangs hummingbird feeders in the yard. I don't use insecticides or herbicides by choice. Sure, it means a little extra yard work but that is in itself an enjoyable and satisfying process, particularly when I see the various interesting birds that forage in the yard. So thanks for not thinking of living things just as pests to be exterminated.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by cays

OP, I had an identical situation once with a pair of smallish skunks that made a home in my back yard. Never once during the year that I first discovered them did they ever threaten to spray and I must have seen them at least fifty times. Eventually they moved on. I actually enjoyed having them around but then I'm the type who hangs hummingbird feeders in the yard. I don't use insecticides or herbicides by choice. Sure, it means a little extra yard work but that is in itself an enjoyable and satisfying process, particularly when I see the various interesting birds that forage in the yard. So thanks for not thinking of living things just as pests to be exterminated.

I grew up in a rural town and spent a lot of time outdoors so small wild animals are not very threatening to me...figure we have encroached on their environment. However, while I don't mind them passing through the yard having a skunk smelling up your shed is not a thrill.

I have from time to time seen a skunk late at night outside and they came to the window and watched me inside as do raccoons. That's why my plan is still to find a way to have him out so I can seal the holes and he can go live next door and only pay me visits.

[upstatedoc]

[ASBSECU E93]

@jgoens - I know you have a soft spot for animals, but this will not end well for you or anyone around you.

While you may not look to provoke these rodents (yes they are rodents), that does not mean a snake, dog, coyote, or any other number of predator animals could/would provoke their only defense mechanism.

[cays]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

@jgoens - I know you have a soft spot for animals, but this will not end well for you or anyone around you.

While you may not look to provoke these rodents (yes they are rodents), that does not mean a snake, dog, coyote, or any other number of predator animals could/would provoke their only defense mechanism.

Minor correction here - skunks are weasels. From Yahoo:

Rodents are an order of animals whose main defining feature is two pairs of large, chisel-like incisor teeth which grow constantly and must be worn down by eating hard foods or by gnawing - the word 'rodent' comes from the Latin 'rodere', meaning 'to gnaw'. Mice, rats, beavers, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters and so on are all rodents. Skunks belong to the order Carnivora. Animals in this order have teeth designed for meat-eating - large canine teeth, small pointed incisors, and shearing carnassial teeth for slicing flesh. Skunks belong to the family Mustelidae, often called the 'weasel family'. Other members of this family include otters, mink, badgers, martens, stoats, polecats, wolverines and, of course, weasels.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by cays

Minor correction here - skunks are weasels. From Yahoo:

Rodents are an order of animals whose main defining feature is two pairs of large, chisel-like incisor teeth which grow constantly and must be worn down by eating hard foods or by gnawing - the word 'rodent' comes from the Latin 'rodere', meaning 'to gnaw'. Mice, rats, beavers, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters and so on are all rodents. Skunks belong to the order Carnivora. Animals in this order have teeth designed for meat-eating - large canine teeth, small pointed incisors, and shearing carnassial teeth for slicing flesh. Skunks belong to the family Mustelidae, often called the 'weasel family'. Other members of this family include otters, mink, badgers, martens, stoats, polecats, wolverines and, of course, weasels.

You should be banned, for using Yahoo search engine!

[jgoens]

Since there is so much amazing interest in this thread here is the update as miniscule as it is: I loosely put crumpled newspaper in the hole yesterday and came home last night about 10:45 and wandered around the yard with Flashlight and Phone video...but...nothing....and the newspaper was intact. In the morning I checked the newspaper and it had not moved, HOWEVER, there was a new hole right next to the one with the paper in it.

So, he could have easily nudged that paper out of the way but instead decided to dig a new hole. Remember, I am in the "monitoring his behavior" stage right now. Going to block the new hole(with rocks and bricks) and I will check again later in the night.

Guys here is an update to the update..just shoved a brick under the new hole and pulled out the newspaper to crumple it up better and it smells like skunk. And, the hole I put a brick and dirt in at the back of the tuff shed has been opened back up.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Just nuke the hole already.

[wdb]

Originally Posted by Mr.SugarSkulls

Just nuke the hole already.

From space. It's the only way to be sure.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by wdb

From space. It's the only way to be sure.

Agreed.

If it means a couple casualties, then so be it- but this is war now.


MURICA!

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Since there is so much amazing interest in this thread here is the update as miniscule as it is: I loosely put crumpled newspaper in the hole yesterday and came home last night about 10:45 and wandered around the yard with Flashlight and Phone video...but...nothing....and the newspaper was intact. In the morning I checked the newspaper and it had not moved, HOWEVER, there was a new hole right next to the one with the paper in it.

So, he could have easily nudged that paper out of the way but instead decided to dig a new hole. Remember, I am in the "monitoring his behavior" stage right now. Going to block the new hole(with rocks and bricks) and I will check again later in the night.

Guys here is an update to the update..just shoved a brick under the new hole and pulled out the newspaper to crumple it up better and it smells like skunk. And, the hole I put a brick and dirt in at the back of the tuff shed has been opened back up.

That skunk is probably posting on some board about the shed owner.

JGo, just get a pro. Next thing you know, Pepe LePew is gonna dig a hole in your house!

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

That skunk is probably posting on some board about the shed owner.

JGo, just get a pro. Next thing you know, Pepe LePew is gonna dig a hole in your house!

JGo...like it--your kind of a witty guy, guess that's why we get along so well. You know, I can go spend $1000 on performance mods but have a hard time with $300 for a skunk....I got this!
He can dig well...a couple weeks ago I cut a tree down in my yard and then dug the roots out and pulled the stump..what a pain in the ass...that little bugger could have been helpful for his digging skills--that is one project most people probably aren't in to-- Yeah, I'm a real "learning on the job" DIYer.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by jgoens

JGo...like it--your kind of a witty guy, guess that's why we get along so well. You know, I can go spend $1000 on performance mods but have a hard time with $300 for a skunk....I got this!
He can dig well...a couple weeks ago I cut a tree down in my yard and then dug the roots out and pulled the stump..what a pain in the ass...that little bugger could have been helpful for his digging skills--that is one project most people probably aren't in to-- Yeah, I'm a real "learning on the job" DIYer.

Hehe, thanks...you as well.

Ok man, that's how I feel about things around the house. I know I got to get a new HVAC for my condo that's being rented, but I'd rather get big turbo. Lol.

Just be careful! Don't get sprayed!

You should totally change your Screenname to JGo!

[jgoens]

Aight...I have some Ammonium Carbonate..shit is no joke....going battle him at his own game...he should like that.

[bimmette]

Run, skunky, run!

[jgoens]

Ok guys..got home and looked at the side yard and there he was having a drink from the fountain....I ran to the back and started putting a brick and pots and dirt over the hole..the whole time watching my back...went back in and he was gone from the side yard....went back out to the back and heard a noise..camera started rolling...got some footage..think he's pissed cuz his hole is filled. Progress is happening.

[jgoens]

Still shot...it's on!

[eluded]

Have do you gotten sprayed yet?

I'd ask the dog for help
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[bimmette]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Ok guys..got home and looked at the side yard and there he was having a drink from the fountain....I ran to the back and started putting a brick and pots and dirt over the hole..the whole time watching my back...went back in and he was gone from the side yard....went back out to the back and heard a noise..camera started rolling...got some footage..think he's pissed cuz his hole is filled. Progress is happening.

This is awesome! I'm laughing out loud so much watching this!!! Go skunky!!!

Thank you for the video

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by bimmette

This is awesome! I'm laughing out loud so much watching this!!! Go skunky!!!

Thank you for the video

Me too. This is progress. Expect the not one to end like this:

[jgoens]

He was still wandering around in the back...I sprinkled the ammonium carbonate around the holes..so if he wants to start digging he gets to smell that. I'll see in the morning if there are any new holes...if not..getting chicken wire..if so..the drama continues.