Author Topic: New House, New Neighbors, New Rose Planters, New Crop of Cats!! (Read 2843 times)

Mule 11 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 15, 2021, 01:06:33 PM »

Skunks. From what I understand will not spray in a confined area as they don’t want to wear there own stink. Unlike a liberal they won’t crap in there own back yard. I have had a few encounters and give them the respect they are due. Not counting my youthful exuberance of course. But so far never had to deal with there spray. Some keep them for pets and with there glands removed are suppose to be very loving pets. Much better than a cat and are known as woodpussys...

oldandslow · « **Reply #61 on:** May 15, 2021, 01:40:27 PM »

I ran around with a guy that had a pet skunk and he would bring him along sometimes when we were just riding around doing what young single guys do. The skunk was fine after dark. Friendly and liked to be petted. During the daytime he would crawl under the front seat where it was fairly dark. Since they are nocturnal I wonder if the light bothered him or he just thought it was his bed time. My friend finally gave him to a married couple.

I have never been sprayed by a skunk. If I meet up with one I just let him go about his business and I go about mine. I have never encountered a rabid skunk either.

Dee · « **Reply #62 on:** May 15, 2021, 01:50:21 PM »

I'm the same way. Skunks have been in north America way longer than me. I have shot them in the past, but not for any real reason.

ulav8r · « **Reply #63 on:** May 15, 2021, 01:58:25 PM »

The other day I saw a link to a bear pepper spray device, I don't remember what it was called or where it was. It fired what was in effect a paint ball that was filled with pepper spray. At distances up to 66 feet the ball would burst and spread the pepper in a 12 foot radius. The balls would still break at greater distances but would not spread as far. Maybe if the neighbor's pussy returned home drenched in pepper spray, they would start keeping it closer to home.

geezerbiker · « **Reply #64 on:** May 15, 2021, 02:58:49 PM »

That sounds almost as fun as cracker shells (a 12g shotgun cartridge that launches a firecracker.)

Tony

Ranger99 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 15, 2021, 03:16:33 PM »

JMHO- I'm not enthusiastic about
relocating pests since it's about 99.9%
temporary, then you have to do it again

Dee · « **Reply #66 on:** May 15, 2021, 03:48:34 PM »

Quote from: Ranger99 on May 15, 2021, 03:16:33 PM

JMHO- I'm not enthusiastic about
relocating pests since it's about 99.9%
temporary, then you have to do it again

That's true more often than not.

geezerbiker · « **Reply #67 on:** May 15, 2021, 08:01:07 PM »

Quote from: Dee on May 14, 2021, 05:43:56 AM

The live trap is very effective, and the varmint is put down while in the trap, so no commotion, or slip ups.
Plus, if I decide to just relocate the critter I can without harm to myself, or the animal.

A trash can 3/4 full of water is another quiet way to dispatch a caged critter. It's good for rodents anyway...

Tony

Dee · « **Reply #68 on:** May 16, 2021, 01:17:25 AM »

Quote from: geezerbiker on May 15, 2021, 08:01:07 PM

Quote from: Dee on May 14, 2021, 05:43:56 AM
The live trap is very effective, and the varmint is put down while in the trap, so no commotion, or slip ups.
Plus, if I decide to just relocate the critter I can without harm to myself, or the animal.

A trash can 3/4 full of water is another quiet way to dispatch a caged critter. It's good for rodents anyway...

Tony

I've been told that drowning is quick, but it doesn't look quick. It looks frantic, and panic filled.
I don't think I could do that, even to a cat.
When I have had to put one of my dogs down, I've always dug'em a grave, sat down on a stool and petted'em and talked to'em.
When they looked away, or closed their eyes the little Browning was quick, with no suffering.
Its hard, but they were in a familiar place, with no strangers handling them.
I think even stray cats deserve a quick humane put down.

oldandslow · « **Reply #69 on:** May 16, 2021, 04:31:22 AM »

If you are going to kill something, even a rat or a mouse, do it the favor of a quick death. To drown an animal falls under the definition of sadistic IMO as does poisoning with antifrreeze.

Dee · « **Reply #70 on:** May 16, 2021, 04:41:41 AM »

I don't know if drowning is as bad as poisoning, as drowning takes minutes, while poison can take hours, or even days.
I just don't have the stomach for either.
Giving a cat a bath I'm told is hazardous for the giver, but the panic, and frantic fight not to drown would for me be difficult to induce.

oldandslow · « **Reply #71 on:** May 16, 2021, 07:02:48 AM »

There are some animals that should be killed on sight or with evidence they are present such as rats, mice, and pigeons but I'm not going to resort to torture to get it done. Dead right there trap or a bullet does it for me.

Dee · « **Reply #72 on:** May 16, 2021, 07:26:39 AM »

Quote from: oldandslow on May 16, 2021, 07:02:48 AM

There are some animals that should be killed on sight or with evidence they are present such as rats, mice, and pigeons but I'm not going to resort to torture to get it done. Dead right there trap or a bullet does it for me.

Agreed, I have years ago put rat poison out in my barn and shop, but I didn't have to watch.
I admittedly would again if there weren't any mouse and rat eaters around.

ulav8r · « **Reply #73 on:** May 16, 2021, 07:57:08 AM »

Found it, was at Sportsman's Guide.

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/sabre-pepper-spray-sl7-launcher-home-security-defense-kit?a=2247441

Dee · « **Reply #74 on:** May 16, 2021, 01:33:27 PM »

Wow, I can conduct a cat control program a lot cheaper than the $350.00 price tag on that rig.

ulav8r · « **Reply #75 on:** May 16, 2021, 02:45:06 PM »

I did not look at the price. Use a live trap and a can of pepper spray.

Dee · « **Reply #76 on:** May 16, 2021, 02:48:32 PM »

LOL, ya think pepper spray will coax one into the trap.

Ranger99 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 16, 2021, 05:55:52 PM »

Lotta trouble to go through
when a 22 will put an end to
the whole problem
Or a framing hammer

ulav8r · « **Reply #78 on:** May 17, 2021, 01:35:41 PM »

The pepper spray is for just before you release it near it's home, so maybe mom will pepper on her from her pussy cat.

Dee · « **Reply #79 on:** May 17, 2021, 02:03:21 PM »

I have a friend where I'm originally from that spray paints dogs and cats he catches Orange, them persuades them to go home.
Many he says, never come back.

Doublebass73 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 18, 2021, 02:00:52 AM »

Quote from: Dee on May 17, 2021, 02:03:21 PM

I have a friend where I'm originally from that spray paints dogs and cats he catches Orange, them persuades them to go home.
Many he says, never come back.

LOL

Mule 11 · « **Reply #81 on:** May 18, 2021, 11:50:38 AM »

I like that Idea. Maybe some epoxied glitter. I think the pest itself would never come near you again... A swift kick in the ass on the way out would not hurt either...

Tommyt · « **Reply #82 on:** May 18, 2021, 02:33:02 PM »

3 pages of entertainment Thanks
All I can offer is
silenced PCP pellet gun
and I agree No Drowning

Dee · « **Reply #83 on:** May 18, 2021, 03:46:23 PM »

Quote from: Tommyt on May 18, 2021, 02:33:02 PM

3 pages of entertainment Thanks
All I can offer is
silenced PCP pellet gun
and I agree No Drowning

LOL, It don't have to be complicated, or political, to be entertaining. Every day life and "little life issues can be entertaining.