T-Man
Elite Member
Alright critter experts. Seems I have a racoon that has taken up nest and had a litter in my chimney for my fireplace. Fireplace has never been used since I owned the house for the past 10 years. I closed off the fireplace itself and sealed the flue a few years back so they are not getting into the house at all but I can hear them scratching around in there and have seem mom on the roof a few times. Can also hear the babies making thier noises though the wall at night. Question is, is there an easy way of getting them out? Only way in is through the top and I'm really not thrilled of the idea of getting up and trying to ram something down there to flush them out. Not even sure if the babies can climb yet. Could easily kill them I'm sure but would still need to get them out before they start smell which would not be easy. Any ideas how to get them to leave on their own accord so I can put a cap on it? I guess I could also open the fireplace back up, burn some hickory and invite Mudpuppy over for dinner.