Fur Farming / A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc.

found throughout the Southern, Central and Eastern States, and in Southern Ontario and Nova Scotia. It is also found in good numbers on the Pacific coast, northward into Br

parts, but they are also found in the sparse

, high up on the tree. In some places they den in natural caves in the rocks, and in the western part of their range, it is said that they sometimes occupy dens in some high and dry bank of earth. During the mati

in April and the beginning of May. They remain with the parents for some time during the summer, but will find a den for

nd turtles; water snails, wild fruits, such as grapes and berries, nuts, acorns, etc., are all eaten with a relish. They are especially fond of corn when in the milky state, and in late summer th

ls they follow the streams mostly, and catch fish by feeling under the sto

ing note somewhat resembling that of the screech owl, but lower and softer, and seems to come from a distanc

y markets. There is considerable difference in color in individual animals, some of them being very dark

Indiana, Northern Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Northwest. The greatest numbers, but smaller and lighter col

of good fur,-say north of 40 degrees. This would be on a line passing through Philadelphia, south of Pittsburg, just north of Columbus, t

he chances, however, are that far south of the line mentioned, the skins would not be as valuable a

e to do this, a good male or two crossed with the females, would help to produce larger and darker animals. This

d interesting pets. Even those caught when grown, soon become accustomed to their owners and keepers. They can be handled and become amusing pets. They know strangers

considerable distance from the edge of the woods, it is doubtful if the animals would make much effort to escape. The places they would be apt t

aining a large number of animals, the supplying of food will be quite a problem and the city offers a means of plenty and cheap food

much better for them. Most animals will eat carrion, yet it is doubtful if it is advisable to feed when in suc

te are particular that their food is clean. They seldom, if

er for Femal

nd dark raccoon is worth from $1.00 to $2.00, depending upon the section; to this add from 40c to 75c for the carcass and it will be seen that the raccoon brings to its owner $1.40 to $2.50 or upwards. This pri

he business and give the same attention and care to it that they would to poultry, sheep, horses and cattle, there is reason to believe that the profits

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e. In the enclosure for raccoon, the strip of tin around the fence some three or four feet high is strongly recommended. There should be some logs, dens, and low, branchy trees for the animals

therefore would not bother the foxes, as those having young would be in pens. The male foxes having access to the entire enclosure might steal the feed for the female coo