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Re: Raccoons in the chimney

To: Bob Nogueira <nogera@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Raccoons in the chimney
From: nicholas harteau <nrh@ikami.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 14:33:21 -0600
Bob Nogueira wrote:
> 
> I've got a raccoon that has set up winter residence in our fire place
> chimney. Not a major problem as we haven't built a fire in the fireplace for
> several years.  The problem is the dogs are going nuts trying to get up the
> chimney.
> Any suggestions on how to get it to move out?
> My bride has set a few limits;
>  1. Don't harm the raccoon
>  2. let it stay if it has babies
> 
> So part two of the question, When do raccoons have there young?

Depending on how tall your chimney is, you could just stick a few old
2x4s nailed end to end down into it to let them crawl out.  Sounds like
they want to get out already, just give them something to climb.

-- 
nicholas harteau
nrh@ikami.com





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