To obtain these treats, skunks dig small, round, cone-shaped holes in your yard or garden. These holes measure around 3 to 5 inches across. Skunk feeding holes look distinctively circular from the surface. Close up, you may notice that they start wide and taper inward as the skunk digs deeper into the ground.Jan 14, 2019
Do skunks go in holes in the ground?
Skunks will choose other types of habitats that can ensure them with shelter and protection. They will burrow underground or inhabit holes in the ground. Sometimes, skunks are even going to inhabit human households, burrowing their dens underneath porches, inside household yards or inside the sheds.
How do you get a skunk out of a hole?
- Shine a work lamp into the den. ...
- Block the opening to the den with rags soaked in an animal-repellent liquid. ...
- Repeat this operation patiently for 10 days or so. ...
- Once the skunk is gone, block the access hole to the den using chicken wire, sheet metal, etc.
Where do skunks like to burrow?
If your home provides them with a place to do that, they'll be all over it. Skunks generally dig beneath existing structures, both because it's easier and because the structure provides cover and darkness. Skunks usually make their burrows under decks, porches, or sheds.Mar 28, 2018
How big is a skunk den hole?
around 3 to 5 inches
How deep is a skunk den?
Skunks have short, stubby legs which give them power to dig under foundation of at least 2 feet deep to access crawl spaces. Don't be surprised, even though you don't smell a skunk, a skunk lives on your property.
How deep is a skunk hole?
3- to 4-inch
How deep do skunks burrow underground?
Skunks have short, stubby legs which give them power to dig under foundation of at least 2 feet deep to access crawl spaces. Don't be surprised, even though you don't smell a skunk, a skunk lives on your property.
How do you know if you have a skunk den?
Typically speaking, skunks live in dens they dig with their front claws. They can also make abandoned fox holes, hollowed-out logs, or wood piles a new home for their family. If you look in your yard and see holes, it could be a skunk den.May 20, 2019