Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 18:44     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
So nobody understands general wildlife here, actually things a groundhog is a problem? Is this for real?

Get used to- deer, fox, chimpmonks, squirrels, ground hogs, possuns, raccoons, preybirds like hawks, snakes, lizards,
turtles, coyotes...they live here. Except for a very occasional rabid coyote or fox, and it is very rare, it is not your job to hurt or
displace them. Ever!
Leave them alone. We are the perpetrators, not them.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 17:58     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.[/quote]]

HAHAHA
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 17:48     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.


Have you ever heard on a groundhog attacking humans before?


Did you not watch caddy shack?!


That was a gopher. Completely different.

I thought it was a woodchuck.


Bill Murray said he had to think like a gopher. Since he was on the grounds crew at an elite country club, I assume he was well-educated in rodent identification.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:30     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.


Have you ever heard on a groundhog attacking humans before?


Did you not watch caddy shack?!


That was a gopher. Completely different.

I thought it was a woodchuck.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:28     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:DCUMers are quite the murderous lot. First chipmunks now groundhogs. Live and let live.

OMG!! Who is hurting the little chipmunks?!
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:27     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.


Have you ever heard on a groundhog attacking humans before?


Did you not watch caddy shack?!


That was a gopher. Completely different.

LOL!! I hope this comment was sarcasm.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:23     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
DCUMers are quite the murderous lot. First chipmunks now groundhogs. Live and let live.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:10     Subject: Re:Groundhog in the yard
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Anonymous wrote:I saw a groundhog in my yard yesterday during the day. I opened the patio door to let my dog out, and as I started walking down my deck steps, it heard me and ran under my shed. I didn't notice it until it ran under the shed. My dog didn't see it, but he was going crazy sniffing around that area and trying to get his nose under the shed in the exact spot the groundhog ran into. He knew something had been there. I don't want to hurt it but i want it gone. What kind of repellent would you suggest that won't harm my dog?


Let your dog sniff. Good mental stimulation for him.
Yes! It's been great, actually. He continued sniffing the area again today. Usually, he has zero interest in being in the backyard, especially in this heat. The frantic sniffing has helped to burn some of his energy.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:08     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Yes please trap it and call the city and see what they say.

Also make sure you watch Caddyshack this week.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 16:03     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.


Have you ever heard on a groundhog attacking humans before?


Did you not watch caddy shack?!


That was a gopher. Completely different.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 15:56     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
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Anonymous wrote:Absolutely harmless. Groundhogs do not attack anything or anyone. They eat grass and may go after a vegetable garden so use fencing and netting on your garden, but otherwise leave it be. If you try to call authorities about it, they will probably laugh at you.


Not true. Groundhogs dig tunnels under house and can cause damage to foundation.

https://www.midatlanticwildlifecontrol.com/how-a-groundhog-can-damage-your-property/#:~:text=Digging%20Trenches,crack%20and%20crumble%20over%20time.

If this is the case, there are many natural repellents that can easily convince them to move along. I believe the stories of groundhog attacks have been greatly exaggerated. They will not eat your children.


Groundhogs are nocturnal and seeing one in daylight is certainly a good possibility that it could have rabies. Your stupid is catching so don't infect your children!

Groundhogs are diurnal. I love how people spout nonsense so confidently.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 15:55     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
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Anonymous wrote:Wtf is wrong with your husband and you? You don’t do anything to the poor animal, he’s just living his life, trying to survive! He’s not going to go after you all!(Eyeroll)


If stupidity and ignorance are all that you can contribute, then remain silent.

LOL! Look in your own mirror first.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 15:54     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.

Your husband is not intelligent, sorry.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 15:32     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
We have one in our back yard. Along with a family of bunnies. It’s eaten a plant but that’s it. Leave it alone.
It’s trying to live its life and is not bothering you. Be kind.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2024 15:27     Subject: Groundhog in the yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My husband just found a groundhog waddling through our front yard. Are we able to capture and trap it and give it to the County or do I call pest control? Husband thinks we should kill it, it may attack the children.


Have you ever heard on a groundhog attacking humans before?


Did you not watch caddy shack?!