Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
1. I love raccoons, I wish they were domesticated.❤️
Mon Aug 22, 2022, 03:07 PM
Aug 2022

I'll settle for watching them steal trash from the boat ramp.

pansypoo53219

(20,955 posts)
4. my great-great uncle used to give our family northern wi lake coons a shitload of old bakery.
Tue Aug 23, 2022, 12:37 AM
Aug 2022

great-great-great grandpa bought about 1/3 of the lake + 8 kids. i would bring old food up north for the coons + they would get leftovers + fish guts. 1 year baby skunks + baby coons. big window + no or phone. chippies in am/coons pm.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
6. That's so sweet, I've always been taught to be afraid of them.(rabies)
Tue Aug 23, 2022, 07:16 AM
Aug 2022

Being from Florida, I see them all the time. I love the way they use teamwork to get what they want/need. They are highly intelligent and adorable little bandits.

pansypoo53219

(20,955 posts)
7. we were pretty safe. i have a vague memory. i might have been in a high chair on the patio w/ a big
Thu Aug 25, 2022, 11:43 PM
Aug 2022

coon nearby. uncle + aunt rebuilt the cottage + live there. too afraid of bears.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
8. Yes. Bears much scarier, racoons are generally fine, unless people do something stupid like try to
Fri Aug 26, 2022, 11:20 AM
Aug 2022

to pet or pick them up. There's a man on YouTube called the Racoon Whisperer, it's fascinating

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Dis mine! No dis mine! Di...