Some of you know Hercules (Prince of Olympus) full Danish Angora. He is such a hansome boy! I cannot blame a gal for being attracted to him. But, his girlfriend is a real stinker! There is a skunk that has taken up residence under our shed/garage. Right next to our motorhome. It seems very gentle, but not too friendly. Keeps it distance. It lays on the motorhome step, right outside where Herc's (and Pandora's) cage is. I know it can smell the ferrets scent. I take the kids outside, Hercules likes to walk the rail on the front deck. Herc is not a free roamer, I let him out of his cage when I am home, he loves to go down to the front stormdoor and/or look out the front bay window. He doesn't try to go out. He is actually afraid of outside. When he walks the deck rail, I actually have to stay real close to him, if he gets spooked, he jumps into my arms and clings on to me. I have to take him in. When I take the Herc and Pande a walk in the stroller, Herc wants out and carried. He is a super holder and Mammas boy. Pandora (Princess of Stonebeary) is a very independent young lady. A lot of attitude.. She is also Hercules, niece by Hercs littermate. They are like day and night. (Pandora got a mouse, Herc could have cared less about it) The skunk does not like the dog at all, but refuses to let the dog intimidate it. I am getting off track. Hubby has found the skunk on the front porch at the door when he takes the dog at 5 AM. Hangs around late at night. He finds it laying on the Motorstep as I said before. Do you think this is just coincidence? I was wondering if maybe an Angora has a stronger scent than a regular domestic ferret. Herc and Pande are both fixed but not decented. And yes they both Herc and Pande can and have poofed. Hercules is 4 1/2 lbs. would that cause him to have a stronger scent to the skunk. Herc has more of a scent than Pandora I am just trying to figure out why this skunk has not moved on. Never had one stay, this one has been hanging around for a little over a week. There is no trash for it to root in! Is it looking for a mate? I know nothing of skunks. Do I just have a great location?? Or could the skunk be hanging around the ferrets?? Hubby teases that Herc has a girl friend...but we don't know could be a him skunk?? Could the skunk, think the ferrets scent could be another skunk. Hey maybe Pande has a boyfriend. I do not want to hurt it or scare it, but do want it to find another place to live. I would rather have it in the woods where it belongs. The last thing I need is trip over it on my way out the door. I do not trust to have an exterminator trap it. They say they turn them loose, but I do not beleive it. I am thinking moth balls under the shed/garage? Any suggestions? [Posted in FML 6471]