I've seen the little fella now a few times ... and now we're beginning to think we've got a problem, like realizing the church pianist might do better at a different church...
Anyway, we've got a skunk who has discovered that he can feed nightly at our bird feeder. We want to be hospitable but extending such to skunks could create all sorts of problems. So....
How do you get rid of a skunk?
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An old Swedish joke: Put out some leftover lutfisk. Guaranteed to rid the yard of skunks. However, it could create a worse problem -- attracting Norwegians.
You could convert to Calvinism and say that God willed for the skunk to dwell in your backyard.
Skunks can't jump, so if you want to build a simple home made trap, use a large trash can and set it on it's side on a cinder block or other solid thing that will keep it off the ground six inches or more. As a counter balance use a plank that the skunk can walk up. To bait the trap use tuna or another smelly meat. When the skunk gets to the back of the can where the bait is, it's weight will tip the can upright. At this point, you can either drown the skunk in the can, containing all the smell and mess (a piece of chicken wire fit into the can down from the top about 3 or 4 inches will keep it below the water level), or you can bring it somewhere and set it loose.
Do what a neighbor of mine did when I lived in the mtns of TN. Walked up behind the skunk and clobbered him with a shovel.
I asked: "Didn't he stink?"
He said: "Well...yeah...but I kinda like that smell."
But then...on second thought...maybe not.
Ok to call the animal controller will take skunks to the wild woods where they live to freedom there for good cuz God made them that way ok.
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