Waterbury Skunk Removal Resources

Skunk Rehabber - Twinbrook Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: 203-263-4006

Free New Haven County Animal Services: 203-397-8413

Humane Wildlife Trappers of Waterbury: 860-661-4413


If you need skunk control in Waterbury, you have a few options. First, you can attempt to solve the skunk problem yourself by reading our do-it-yourself guide. If you need outside help, you can also call New Haven County Animal Services to see if they have any free resources or help for you - however, they primarily deal with dog and cat concerns. You can also call a local Waterbury wildlife rehabber, as they are typically a great resource for advice that is in the best welfare of the animal. If as a last resort you must hire a professional company, we recommend Humane Wildlife Trappers of Waterbury at 860-661-4413. To learn more about them or check their skunk removal prices, visit waterburypestanimal.com.



In many cases, preventative measures can solve your Waterbury skunk problem - keep garbage secured, pet food indoors, and most of all when it comes to skunks, secure the perimeter of your shed, porch, deck, or house with a barrier - lattice or steel mesh is good, and it keeps Connecticut skunks from going under the structure. If trapping and removal of the skunk is the only option you have, please do so with the help of a local agency or professional company who knows how to do it humanely and legally. Browse the resources of this site for more educational information.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Prevention: How to Keep Skunks Away
What to do with a skunk after I catch it?
Is it legal for me to trap a skunk?
How to remove skunk odor
Is a skunk active during the daytime rabid?
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Waterbury Skunk Control Information: Do skunks attack chickens

Skunks are mammals that are classified in the medium size category and these creatures are generally famous for the potential of spraying liquid possessing strong and disgusting order. Skunks are found in four different species that are being mentioned below
  • Hooded skunk
  • Spotted skunk
  • Striped Skunk
  • Scarce hog nosed skunk
The most common types of skunks found, is the striped skunk. The eyes and ears of skunks are smaller and interesting point is that skunks don't have a good sense of sight, but their sense of smell is very well established. These creatures are included in weasel family, but in reality these have smaller size and their face is spotted.

Skunks possess a nocturnal nature and normally they start their search for food at the time of dusk. At the time of sunrise skunk will return back to its den that can be a burrow present beneath ground or building or pile of rock. Big question is that do skunks attack chickens? To some it may come as a surprise, but skunks actually impose big danger towards your chickens as they are predators of chicken capable of bringing serious harm. If these are successful in gaining access towards coop, then they will never miss the opportunity of eating eggs and killing your chickens.

For making sure that your chicken stay protected from skunks it is best to ensure that coops have been secured properly with covering and fencing. More specifically you must provide extended protection to the chicks. Normally skunks are not inclined for breaking through the fences, but they will not leave the opportunity of accessing by means of any loop hole left in your chicken's security. Keep in mind that skunks are very good diggers so they can make efforts for gaining access into your property by digging under the region of fence. You must put in efforts for removing all factors that are initially responsible for attracting skunks such as shelter, food and water. Cleaning leftovers of pet food is of considerable importance because it will abolish prominent attracting factors for skunks from your region.

Keep in mind an important point that skunks are intelligent animals that are extremely good at finding means to reach their target. You can only save your chickens by adopting proper preventive measures. In case you are facing trouble in managing the situation, then call experts they will provide you acceptable solutions

Remember, for free services you can try 203-263-4006 or 203-397-8413, but if you need to pay for professional help, check the prices at the waterburypestanimal.com website. Or follow our do-it-yourself guide!