Can mink be harmful?

  • kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    April 9, 2010 at 11:39 pm #206452

    I have a mink or family of mink living in the rock retaining wall behind my house. See attached photos. So, here is my question. Is she or her family in anyway dangerous to my kids? My experience has always been they are very “shy” animals and they pose no threat to us. However, being they could feel cornered as the kids seem to gravitate to the rocks. She appears to be nesting in the rocks, so I’m expecting babies soon.

    Looking for advice on if I should consider extermination or let them be. I’d like to leave them, but I won’t chance my kids safety in the least bit.

    Thanks for any advice!!

    John





    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    April 10, 2010 at 12:12 am #79583

    Kooty IMO animals are never predictable and if it were me, I would get rid of her. You know the kids will have a run in with her. Maybe live trap and transport her???

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    April 10, 2010 at 12:46 am #79584

    It was all I could do to not grab the .22 this morning and just end it. If I wasn’t on a golf course, it would have been done. I think I’ll go get some bird shot. From my deck, I’m no more than 15 yards tops.

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    April 10, 2010 at 2:58 pm #79594

    Wait until she delivers and make a coat.

    corey_waller
    hastings mn
    Posts: 1525
    April 10, 2010 at 4:05 pm #79595

    PELLET GUN!!! 15 yards no problem

    tmski
    Posts: 126
    April 10, 2010 at 6:22 pm #79597

    Pellet gun will certainly do the trick…

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