Cathryn is right. Wire the bait to the trap. They're crafty little creatures. We have stray dogs here occasionally (so far our only predator problem in 6 years have all been dogs). I call out the dog catcher. He has to wire the bait to the trap. Only had one dog that managed to get the bait and not get trapped. We eventually caught him by hand before he managed to bother any birds.
Be careful with any and all creatures you catch in the trap. I hope you catch them soon. You may also look into night guard lights (they have 2 little red lights that look like eyes to predators, it's supposed to scare them off).
Marla
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From: Sue Jackson <suejqss@yahoo.com>
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Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 05:21:16 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Problem, please help
This has probably been covered before, haven't been on much, so I apologize for asking it again.
I have a possum problem. Got six of my chickens a couple of weeks ago. I have been sitting outside all night guarding ever since. I have also installed a spotlight as I know they don't like light.
Was able to borrow a large live trap. First night I set it, caught a young possum. Next two nights - food gone, trap locked and empty. I think she is big enough to keep the door from locking. I place the food at the far end but the dish is empty in the morning. Don't want to use poison as I'm sure I would catch a cat - also wouldn't know if she was really gone.
Any ideas please? This is a big trap - a little one I can see her keeping the door from locking, but I can't see how she can reach the food, spring the trap and still get out.
Thanks for any help.
Sue
Sugar Puss, Scowy, Willie, Fearless and all the chickens
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