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lastlib

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5. Skunks ALWAYS have the right-of-way.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed May 17, 2023, 09:20 PM

May 2023

Don't forget that (Rule number 1). It won't hurt anything as long as you don't disturb it or scare it.

I once had a mother skunk and three of her babies walk across the toe of my boot. Needless to say, I didn't move a muscle while they were doing it.

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SKUNK in my yard! [View all] elleng May 2023 OP

Keep your dogs inside BigmanPigman May 2023 #1

No dog, or other pets here, but thanks for the warning! elleng May 2023 #2

That isn't a skunk, it's tRump. BigmanPigman May 2023 #3

Not permitted here, just SKUNKS!!! elleng May 2023 #4

Skunks ALWAYS have the right-of-way. lastlib May 2023 #5

CUTE! Been waiting to see Goslings, as goose adult appears to have been incubating, elleng May 2023 #6

Goslings and MAMA skunks could be ugly, tho. lastlib May 2023 #7

but goslings won't be unprotected, as parents always with them. elleng May 2023 #8