Minks

[Tnichols00]

The other morning my wife heard some critters in the barn, She said it sounded like a bunch of baby cats in there. My first thought was coons so I grab my faithful .22 and go do some peeking around. After a little searching I find a momma mink in the barn sitting right outside her hole, Im assuming she was outside guarding her babies inside.

So I go ahead and decide to let her live, she looked kinda cute and all and I have nothing against minks so I thought "Cool I got Minks"

Well I got to talking to a friend of mine and he said "Those things are Mean!!"

That started to get me worried, I have two dogs and a 16 month old to worry about. The dogs are a Shepard/ Golden mix that can hold her own and a pitbull that gets beat up by seems like every other dog.

I guess my basic question is do I have to worry about the mink attacking my dogs or my son? If so what is the best way to get rid of the mink? Do they carry diseases that my dogs could get?

 

[Bradsknives]

Bottom line....every mother can be mean, vicious, and aggressive when it comes to protecting their babies.

 

[Tnichols00]

I think until they give me reason I am going to let them live in there, if they do cause a problem with the dogs or the little man I dont think shooting them would be the best idea.

If it comes to it is the best way to get rid of them to call the sheriff or trap and relocate? I really dont think shooting them is the way to go unless they are actually attacking the dogs or something.

 

[Lonnie]

The other morning my wife heard some critters in the barn, She said it sounded like a bunch of baby cats in there. My first thought was coons so I grab my faithful .22 and go do some peeking around. After a little searching I find a momma mink in the barn sitting right outside her hole, Im assuming she was outside guarding her babies inside.

So I go ahead and decide to let her live, she looked kinda cute and all and I have nothing against minks so I thought "Cool I got Minks"

Well I got to talking to a friend of mine and he said "Those things are Mean!!"

That started to get me worried, I have two dogs and a 16 month old to worry about. The dogs are a Shepard/ Golden mix that can hold her own and a pitbull that gets beat up by seems like every other dog.

I guess my basic question is do I have to worry about the mink attacking my dogs or my son? If so what is the best way to get rid of the mink? Do they carry diseases that my dogs could get?

You hvae nothing to worry about , give her the space and you all will be fine

 

[Tnichols00]

You hvae nothing to worry about , give her the space and you all will be fine

Just what I wanted to hear, I will leave them be but if I have a problem I will update you guys.

 

[wolfman]

Since you posted on the interweb for all to see, and in IN, they are fur bearers with a "harvest season" be a little careful on how you dispose of the mink.

 

[Tnichols00]

Since you posted on the interweb for all to see, and in IN, they are fur bearers with a "harvest season" be a little careful on how you dispose of the mink.

Ya thanks as I was looking into I realized that as well but I dont think I will even do away with him now at all unless he starts to cause serious problems

 

[Zoub]

You hvae nothing to worry about , give her the space and you all will be fine

+1 and they are a treat to watch, not many people really ever see a mink in the wild. Enjoy them while you can.

 

[peberly400]

grab some pictures! You dont get to see minks very often

 

[CMac]

Good Mink info here:

Mink Biology

They have the ability to spray like a skunk, though the scent is far less potent. Love to see some pictures if you can!

 

[Tnichols00]

Ill see if I can get some pics in the morning for ya guys.

 

[rjc2rjc]

if you have chickens. you wont want the mink around. if not just let it live.