Do raccoons stay together as a family? Yes, raccoons stay as a family as long as 8 to 12 months. Raccoon babies are virtually helpless from the time they are born to about three weeks. They are born blind and then slowly gain sight. The raccoon mother together with her cubs sleeps and lives in the same raccoon den and the babies slowly start to forage for food on their own gaining their independence in the process. About eight months in, the raccoon will be independent and will separate from the mother.
If you have any raccoons on your property, call the technicians from Raccoon Removal as soon as possible!
You may see an orphaned raccoon baby, in that case, you should keep an eye on the raccoon baby’s whereabouts. If the mother does not return overnight over the course of at least 8 hours or more, then you can assume that the raccoon mother will not be coming back. In that case, the best option is to call a wildlife rehabilitation centre or the technicians from Raccoon Control who will then transport the raccoon baby to an accredited rehab centre where it remains safe.
In case of help is not readily available, take the raccoon baby inside and give the baby ample warmth. You can do this by getting a box or a storage container and putting blankets inside of it and turning the heater of your home on.
Even though raccoon babies are harmless to humans, the damage they can cause along with their mother is huge. Raccoon mothers break into man-made structures, usually attics to give birth. The congestion period for a female raccoon is about 65 days and bears about two to five babies. Once the mother gives birth in the attic, the entire attic will be ruined by feces, urine, and nesting materials from outside. Raccoon damage can be a heavy financial burden on anyone dealing with raccoons and their babies. If you have valuables stored in the attic, the cost will be even steeper depending on what can be salvaged.
The proper way to deal with raccoons is to hire a raccoon removal professional who is licensed, certified, and insured to ensure you the highest quality of service to remove the raccoon in the most ethical and safe way possible. The raccoon removal specialists at Raccoon Control do just that, and at an affordable cost.
Raccoon Control has been in the wildlife removal industry for decades and prides itself on making the lives of individuals, families, and business owners easier. Our technicians go above and beyond while abiding by provincial and federal guidelines and regulations to prioritize the safety and well-being of the raccoons at all times. For more information call our customer support specialists