How to care for a raccoon at home?

Not everyone prefers to start ordinary animals - cats, canaries, dogs. Some are more interested in the neighborhood of more interesting individuals, for example, raccoons. But that both the pet and its owner feel comfortable and comfortable in one territory, those who decided to take home such a miracle, one must know how to care for the raccoon in the home. You will learn about this from this article.

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Who is a raccoon?

Raccoons are not very large predators. The average weight and length of such a beast are the same as those of the average dog:

• weight - 7-8 kg;
• body length - 50 cm;
• tail length - up to 25 cm.

Important! Care of the raccoon in the home is not very difficult, but requires consistency and certain conditions. Therefore, before you get yourself such an exotic animal, be sure to familiarize yourself with what changes this will bring to your life and whether you are ready to put up with them.

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When can I start a raccoon at home?

To the characteristics of the nature of the raccoon did not surprise you, consider the following nuances:

1. This animal is a night resident. In the daytime he prefers to rest, and at night begins to active. It is unlikely that he will adapt to your regime. And, raccoons - this is a very curious animals, which will certainly climb into all the nooks of your home and put their order there.
2. The raccoon is a small animal with a rather specific nature. On the one hand, he is very peaceful, playful and clean. But at the same time, if something is done not how he wants, or he does not get the right thing for your expensive interior - he can become aggressive, and even bite and scratch. Similar behavior can be observed during the period of sexual activity, which means that it will not be possible to avoid this. Therefore, it is undesirable to start a raccoon if there are small children in the house.
3. Neighborhood in one territory of any decorative rodents or birds is not recommended. Raccoon will perceive them as prey and constantly hunt. Most likely one day you will not be able to follow him and the prey will be caught. With cats and dogs polukuny fully get along.
4. It is not always possible to accustom this wild predator to the tray. Therefore, there is a possibility that you will have to regularly remove excrement from the pet and wash its marks during the mating season.

Important! All these moments must be considered before you have to look after the raccoon in the home, so that the cute little animal as a result does not become for you a sworn enemy, from which you will dream to get rid.

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Where to place the raccoon?

The easiest way to solve the issue of the raccoon's place of residence is if you have a private house in a rather spacious area. In this case, organize him a free enclosure or house of wooden boards. Also attic options are loft, attic, free, unnecessary room for you.

For a raccoon to be comfortable and pleasant to live with you, it is necessary: ​​

1. Place a container of water or access to running water. In it, he will save himself from the heat in the summer, and also play and wash all his finds. Water change often enough.
2. Arrange its place for sleep at insignificant height, and not directly on the ground - there it will be more comfortable and familiar.
3. In the house, sketch rags, sawdust, so that the sleeping place is convenient for the pet.
4. Do not forget to put a whisk for climbing.

Important! If you brought this little animal into the apartment, so that the care of the raccoon at home was not too burdensome, give him a separate room. If this is not possible - install a spacious enclosure for sleeping and for staying during your absence.

Be sure to seal all ventilation ducts, windows and windows with nets. Also, make sure that the locking mechanisms can not be opened, since most of the polo-skins can easily handle, for example, with ordinary bolts.

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How to feed a raccoon?

The raccoon diet should be very diverse. It is easy to organize, as they are not very fancy in eating. Be sure to change the daily food option, which can include:

• small rodents, lizards, birds, frogs;
• any fruits, mushrooms, berries, nuts and acorns;
• eggs, fish;
• cat and dog food.

Important! Do not feed these animals with canned fish or sweets, although they are very fond of them. They damage the health of raccoons. By observing these simple rules, you do not have to wonder if the raccoons stink at home.

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What else should you know about raccoons?

A few more facts that will help you properly organize care for the raccoon at home:

1. These predators do not like when they are raised above the ground - they can show hostility in this situation or pretend to be dead at all.
2. Raccoons do not understand the word "no", even with a long stay with you under one roof. Therefore, with this we only have to accept and be touched by the restlessness of the pet and its curiosity. If there is no time for this - then it's better to get more calm fish.
3. Raccoons get sick a little and at home can live up to 25 years. There are only 2 diseases from which they die - canine plague and rabies. The second one can be unsafe for you.
4. The raccoon period of raccoons is in February-March, during which you will be surprised at how varied your emotions are in talking and expressing your emotions. The main thing is that you do not get bored.
5. Categorically it is impossible to apply physical punishment to raccoons for any faults. Since it is a predator - it can take such your behavior for an attack and react accordingly.

Now you know all the basic rules of how to look after a raccoon at home. We hope that this will be for you a feasible work and you will get a lot of pleasure from the restless poloskun for many years.