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[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

Setting a trap and then not checking it every day would be ridiculous and irresponsible. Invasive pests like rats also love to travel through those pipes. So that's actually a second benefit of setting the traps. Checking the traps twice a day would just become a part of my regular animal care routine. Also, it is an irrigation ditch, not a drainage ditch. So the water runs on a very specific schedule. The water has to be turned on and off, it doesn't just run on its own. The traps would obviously be removed when the water is on.

[@buckrogers2828]

On your fences you want a baffle what we call/term a return at top so you have fence then at top you have another piece that comes back at say 45degrees made of something they can't get a purchase on similar to prison/secure places they can't get up onto it as it's coming back towards them unlike if was on other side where they'd if got on top get over it. But this way if they climb up fence they'd have to jump backwards/outwards to get to top edge more or less impossible to do so only way they could is could jump from the ground

[@tourangbamtaibangnganbicha3179]

Hope mink come soon god bless your family (india northeast)

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

@Germy Yeah, I've got several videos where I do that with a colony trap. The reason I don't do that all the time is you never know where the muskrat is going to pop out of. They are just as likely to come out of a hole you are expecting, as they are some exit that you didn't even know existed. Muskrats often use an emergency exit, not just the main obvious one. It's annoying to carry around all that extra stuff, only to have it not even work....

[@elizabethpeters8904]

@@buckrogers2828 They have these fences for cats

[@sarisniper7990]

I told you earlier, I say again, put a plastic fence👍👍👍👍👍 For example, the glass windows of houses, but this breaks right, but there is a similar one on a plastic material. This is also used in windows, but it is plastic glass The animal cannot climb, the second thing that does not break like glass, and the third thing It is transparent, like glass Greetings to you

[@soobind.8532]

So sorry to hear Boon is still missing. You give your animals the best life. Boon just has his dad's blood and is a real escape artist.

[@stevenfrost6441]

Joseph I just want to say that you give your animals a WONDERFUL life and anybody with any sense can see that. Boon escaping is not a bad reflection on you as a mink owner but a testament to the cunning and craftiness of the amazing American mink! All you can do is learn from your mistake, correct it and move on just like the rest of us fallible humans! 👍

[@tmontes1974]

Joe I understand you addressing the naysayers. I just hope you know the majority understand and enjoy you sharing your cool life with us. Best animal trainer around

[@kathysmith4261]

Olive is getting so grown up helping take care of the mink. Great job Olive.

[@Zeraora-mk9ws]

Hopefully boon will find his way back home

[@Bugbean17]

Honey badgers fur looks like what we call a fever coat in cats. Basically the mother becomes ill or stressed when pregnant resulting in a spiked temperature and the babies ending up with a silver shading. They always grow out of the silver color. It might explain why you only got 1 from the litter as well.

[@StarJellie]

Was a shock to see the age of some of the minks - I remember them being born! Thanks for the update :)

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

I imagine boon finding a rat base and going full comando

[@jerztcgbn]

Rambo: boon

[@warrenvollaro2529]

Boon is so cool, Mr. Carter I really respect what you do, I live in the Adirondacks and there's tons of minks, red sable and pine martins which are huge and nasty, my dad used to let people trap on our land at school lake but I asked my dad not let them trap on our property, I've run into the minks up here only one point as friendly I guess because I always left him food, he was curious with me but I kept my distance, there beautiful animals, cheers to you and what you do, I think the minks love you fo it, alo I love your dogs there just amazing doggies, thanks for the look see Mr. Carter, once again your scene there is amazing !!!

[@zedman6473]

@@jerztcgbn Boon is a Ronin.

[@ZOWAAAAA]

I can see and sense the sadness in Mink man Joseph' eyes. Putting on a brave face. Boon is one of a kind. Things are just not the same without Boon. Look after him wife, he's going to need it!

[@ChaunceyCC]

We miss ya, Boon. Hope you’re ok, Joe. ❤

[@CharlieBoy360]

Pay no mind to the people playing the "hindsight is 20/20" game. It's highly probable if not a guarantee that they have zero experience keeping a wild predator healthy, happy and content as you say it's a balance not many understand. Minks are part of the weasel and badger family so they are excellent escape artists and can flatten and contort their bodies in ways many mammals cannot, not to mention their digging and climbing skills. Keep up the good work! I just subscribed to your Vimeo channel and am really enjoying it :)

[@Tom-oj7si]

Nice profile picture, brüder

[@IrishTechGirl]

The homestead looks great. I pray you find Boon. I can not believe how big Olive has gotten. The ducks are adorable and had a great meal thanks to Maggie :) Finally, love the blooper 😆 🍋

[@4exgold]

amazing, i didnt realise Boon escaped....they're so clever, and cute! and well done little Olive, reminds me of my own niece of the same age, always willing to help out her parents and look out for her younger siblings.

[@fckihate69jokes]

Knowing where Boon ended up, quite possibly freezing at that very moment inside the shed. Rest in peace little bud. Sherlock will take on your will.

[@HarrisonD1981]

I feel this pain my guy, I had a ferret that was an amazing escape artist. He would find new ways out of my house and disappear for days, i would always find him in the yard within a week, I always upgraded to stop him escaping. One day he found a new out and never came home. I miss my buddy.

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Man I’ve been thinking about Boon a lot lately and I’m bummed this video isn’t good news 💔 I’m so sorry. But I’m glad you discovered the problem and you can use this to inform your enclosures in the future. ANYTIME you own an animal, accidents can and do happen. Anyone who thinks this was an act of neglect or ignorance is being irrational. Great idea on having a contingency plan. You handled the loss of Boon with grace and as a learning moment.

[@uncleknife9887]

For Me, no matter how many incredibly amazing minks you've had over the years, I will always have a special place in my heart for the one and only OG Psycho Mink who would transcend the fur farm and achieve his destiny of becoming the legendary Washushe.

[@TejanoDeFuego]

*Well mink are part of the weasel family, the weasel family is the most impressive of families that I've heard of, physically & mentally, think about it! You know who else is in the weasel family? The Honeybadger.... the American badger, the wolverine, & the giant river otter..... nuff said!*

[@shirleybender]

My heart is VERY SAD for you ALL. Praying he comes HOME! It would be the BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT!!

[@stevenscottoddballz]

I've been praying that not only is Boon all right, but he is not far & just wanted a little time for himself. I pray that when he is ready, he knows how to get back to his family!

[@adamharris6198]

Best of luck Joe. I hope you find Boon soon.

[@kimlindseyOH]

I'm glad to see an update Joe & Maggie! Those "yearlings" look so fun - I'm looking forward to watching Sherlock and the others develop. Wishing your family a Merry Christmas! 😊

[@jimlo]

Joe is pretty dang smart if he can make lemons out of lemonade ;) The end "outtake" got a good laugh out of me. I'm sad to hear that Boon is still missing. I hope he's doing alright out there. It's amazing how intelligent and persistent mink can be.

[@maggie2383]

🤣

[@imdrunkmk427]

I really hope you find boon, and have a wonderful Christmas!

[@StoutShako]

I usually leave for months at a time and then come back so I have a whole bunch of content to binge. This is the first time I'm hearing of Boon escaping! I'm so sorry for your loss! It was always obvious how much you loved that little guy. Here's hoping he comes back to you safe and sound, or at least is living a good enough life in the wild. 💔

[@aidenmartin6674]

If there are going to be set traps inside those pipes, won’t it be catching any small animals such as cats, rats, possum, etc that use those pipes as a throughway. If so, those animals will die in the traps unless they’re checked frequently.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

Setting a trap and then not checking it every day would be ridiculous and irresponsible. That's actually second benefit of setting the traps. Invasive pests like rats also love to travel through those pipes. So I'll be able to kill two birds with one stone. Checking the traps twice a day would just become a part of my regular animal care routine.

[@aidenmartin6674]

@@JosephCartertheMinkMan I’m glad you thought of it. Not everyone is responsible.

[@libertyordeath7779]

@@JosephCartertheMinkManthanks for answering ❤

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

@@panam747 just a rat. Nothing else.

[@joeoleary9010]

You think Joe didn't know all that from the get go? Honestly.

[@jordantutterrow3233]

love you man. ive been here since day one watching your videos

[@weplaytowin]

I have never clicked on a video so fast. Sorry to hear he’s still missing 😥

[@kimcrawford5247]

this video has such great content Joseph! I love how Olive helps with the chores. Your family is wonderful to watch and listen to. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[@MaureenKo1]

Whatever you’re doing to train your children to be helpful and courteous kind and loving is incredible. More people need to take a lesson in parenthood from you and your wife.

[@blazertundra]

Glad to hear you've been able to figure out what happened and can take steps to prevent another escape. It seems mink are a lot like corn snakes; agile, intelligent, and far too curious for their own good. My 17 yr old snake still checks her enclosure from time to time to see if she can find another weak spot 16 years after the last escape. It's sad that Boon still hasn't been located, but it's good to see a litter sired by Crockett. He's a strong mink in his own right and I look forward to seeing what Sherlock brings to the table. And good job cleaning, Olive!

[@Goblinrotisseriecat]

My ball python found a way to escape his cage after 3 years. Found him in my bed haha. Animals are escape artists.

[@apostleianlovelette]

Both my ball pythons and my rainbow boa constrictor are just like this. They love to roam about when they're active and look for weaknesses to exploit. No surprise that mink are the same way.

[@rick980]

I feel terrible about Boon and I don't even know you or your animals! It's obvious the love you have for them all.

[@Sourdoughgirl]

I was hoping you got good news but at least now you know how to prevent another loss in the future. Keeping my fingers crossed that Boon is having a great time out there.

[@nachtmacher6237]

I realy miss boon 😥

[@prplAlliekit]

Your minks are so cute and adorable. I think they're beautiful creatures. They are good at catching rats and mice.

[@e4nottiosama423]

I love it buddy 🔥keep up the good work and keep the videos coming 🙏🏻❤️

[@chazz556]

I had a LONG day at work and this video helped calm me down, thank you.

[@dreamway9]

Olive is just adorable. What a great help you are Olive!

[@MooreArts-Crafts-and-Pets]

Does anyone else check this channel daily, hoping for an update on Boon? I feel so deeply for this family. I know what it's like to put so much time into a beloved pets training and care just to have it pass or get lost. This family and mine would be fast friends with similar views and training techniques. Hard not to feel like we're invested in his animals as well, watching them grow together. I admit, I've thought about posting more videos of my pets and their training than I already have, from watching Joe.

[@Spudscave]

Thanks for the update Joseph it couldn’t have been easy making this video

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

I really hope boon turns up again. Good thing he knows how to hunt.

[@ByHerHand]

Olive looks more and more like her Mum as she gets older :)

[@cameroncashatt692]

I can't imagine how nice it is to have kids that clean the enclosures

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Honey is sooooo cute i love her. So is Villa!

[@dakkath414]

Watching The Horde bounce around was absolutely adorable.

[@MeUrWishGranted]

You care about your animal's quality of life. We can be certain Boon is fully capable of feeding himself, thus he is probably living his second best life (second to living with you guys of course!)

[@rotinpeaces8496]

I hope Boon returns into your arms soon :( I love your videos so much and Boon was my favorite to watch. Such a fire in that noodles heart. Come home soon, Boon! We love you!

[@Makeybussines]

Joseph in regards to the tubs freezing, what we do with the water for the horses is to have a big tub, raised above the ground on a pallet. Inside the big tub, we've put an old fence post sawed in two and put another smaller tub in, resting on the fence posts, so there's space between the two. Then we've stuffed the space between the big and the small tub with hay. Hasn't frozen over yet with temperatures as low as -12ºC (10ºF). Not sure if it's useful to you or financially viable to buy another set of tubs, but thought I'd share. Thanks for the update!

[@waty0usay1]

Shouldn't have watched Prison Break with Boon, that little rascal...he was theory crafting this whole time.

[@waty0usay1]

So I was wondering, would you be willing to put a GPS tracker on one of the mink and letting it out the same way Boon got out of the yard, maybe that could help you figure out where Boon could've gone. I understand that the risk would be losing another mink, but could it be worth a try?

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

I actually thought about trying that. I'll probably try it once my new traps come in the mail and are in place.

[@865style]

Everyone knows you care deeply for all of you're animals. You're whole life revolves around the animals. Obviously your family comes first but besides that you put most of your time into them.

[@heyhope326]

You guys are precious and inspiring ♥️♥️

[@Abi-chanFictionFan]

Brave heart Jo. Hope you'll find Boon soon

[@kips8156]

I’m so sorry to hear that Boon escaped. It’s a hard thing to go through when a little member of the family gets out of the yard and takes off. Just watched the previous video talking about this happening. You’ve done so much to look for him, did so much searching. Ignore all those naysayers out there, I doubt they have an escape artists pet that smart living in their backyards. We could all say What-Ifs but that’s all in the past. Looking back on it like that won’t help the situation. You have to look forward. You found his possible escape and fixed it, set up some traps along the outside for any future escapees. I hope he’s doing ok out there, he’s a fighter! I have an idea that might help. Have you thought about home cameras? Having them outside in the back can help you with seeing what happens before and after an escape, see how they escape and you can fix that problem.

[@MrsM714]

Have you looked at the design of a coyote roller? It's a spinning tube that sits on top of a fence that mainly keeps coyotes and dogs from jumping over, but it may be adaptable for your animals.

[@zootflute]

Man they all look so happy and healthy good for you!

[@cherryhardy5779]

Olive is the image of her Mum ,come home Boon !! X

[@marywrigjt7614]

So interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍❤️

[@yourname3649]

Oh, no! :( im so sorry Boon is missing hope you find him soon.

[@discarnate3138]

foam fill the tubes on top of the fence, like just the ends so they cant get up on top. Hope you find boon and best of luck!

[@thruErinseyes]

What a beautiful family! And beautiful animals!

[@Zalia13]

It could be that Honey Badger maybe had a fever coat when her fur grew in. Although it is more common in cats and maybe dogs. Still sad to hear that Boone is missing still.

[@Markb8608]

God Bless, we understand your pain. When any animal gets the idea to "run" they will do it given the right opportunity. I have lost sveral fury friends that way. You gave him the best life he could have ever had. Doing what he likes to do best instead of cooped up somewhere.

[@ashtonwomack1571]

Love the hoodie. I hope you find Boon soon.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Ressurrectinn]

Bindy is looking so grown! Can't wait for an update on her

[@TheCatandFerret]

Fingers crossed you check one of the traps someday soon and find Boon 🤞 they're such intelligent animals and never fail to surprise, especially with their escaping capabilities. When we kept mink years ago we also had some escape due to them being able to find any weakness in an enclosure, but luckily got them back due to neighbors being familiar with our pets, hopefully due to the locals knowing you keep mink, you'll find him even sooner.🙏

[@LightBrand]

Damn that was the only weakness and Boon found it. Like had he climbed up any other part of the fence without an gap into the pipe he would've failed the hop and dropped down and as smart as he is he wouldn't expect it to work at some other spot.

[@ImagineNotHavingThisName]

I like how there little faces just look at us and are curious like what’s that big thing so cute ☺️

[@ayiti4009]

Im the ducky that went directly inside of the lil pool to have a better view of my food. This ducky is me 😂😂🤣🤣

[@TonyOriolo]

7:32 Olive: Is there a rat over there? Me: There's no rats within 100 mile radius of this man's house 🤣🤣😂

[@The-ii5mj]

It's evident you love Boone❗ Plz don't let trolls make you feel bad. I know you're devistated about💔 him getting out (U didn't lose him.) 🙏 that Boon is safe & comes home✌🎄💓

[@sarisniper7990]

I told you earlier, I say again, put a plastic fence👍👍👍👍👍 For example, the glass windows of houses, but this breaks right, but there is a similar one on a plastic material. This is also used in windows, but it is plastic glass The animal cannot climb, the second thing that does not break like glass, and the third thing It is transparent, like glass Greetings to you

[@EliChristman]

I hope you check the traps on a regular basis, not just if minks go missing in the future. I'd hate to see an animal expire in a trap because it wasn't checked. I hope Boon returns, but he's fit for the wild I guess. Sorry! That breaks my heart.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

Setting a trap and then not checking it every day would be ridiculous and irresponsible. That's actually second benefit of setting the traps. Invasive pests like rats also love to travel through those pipes. So I'll be able to kill two birds with one stone. Checking the traps twice a day would just become a part of my regular animal care routine.

[@Sarasarah3]

I hope Boob returns. Who is Boon’s dad again and is he ok?

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

@@Sarasarah3 Houdini is his dad. He's in the video.

[@brittanykacprzak319]

Whoever is criticizing you about Boon has probably never had an 'exotic pet' (or tried to keep a squirrel out of a bird feeder). They don't care for a human's puny attempts to keep them in one place, they find any imperfection in the walls and exploit it to get to the other side of them.

[@rickramos1292]

Mink are so cute! Their little faces are like that of a Teddy Bear and I love it that they're so hyper! Heartbreaking about Boon. I once was sure one of my cats escaped and the feeling of grief and desperation to bring him home and keep him out of harm's way (cars, cars, cars!) was so overwhelming, I was in a daze after not sleeping for 24 hours searching and searching. I kept having visions of coming across my Boyo as roadkill and just collapsing in sorrow. After so many hours lost, the silly kitty was found inside a laundry room closet tucked away buried up to his neck with comfy linen. He never left the house but I had never been so relieved to see a kitty noggin sticking out randomly inside a closet. The feeling of relief was amazing, I just hugged him and cried so hard. The good thing about mink is they seem to be really tough and could handle outdoor survival so that's a plus. I don't know how mink are with cars and roads so I'm just hoping he stays far away from those. I have faith he will someday just turn up at your front door ready to resume life with you after all his outdoor adventures.

[@_VC._]

The Mink being lazy pooping so they can go straight back to bed is hilarious. 🤣

[@henrikzoerkler4628]

1 first best Chanel hope boon returns

[@Hostilenemy]

It's funny when I compare Olive to my nephew. They are both around the same age, but they couldn't be any different. My sister has spoiled the heck out of my nephew and he won't listen to anyone or do anything he doesn't want. Now Olive on the other hand, is very rugged and outdoorsman like. Cleans a load of mink poop without complaining and is already so independent. What a contrast.

[@TONyjustRoCks]

I believe the lack of properly disciplined children raised in a healthy loving home is one of the biggest problems facing mankind, period.

[@bruceleealmighty]

Thanks again. nice family

[@bakedvikings]

dude thanks to my enjoyment of your channel and learnin so much about these adorable little Riddicks, i was able to recognize and educate my coworkers on wild mink we came across this year building trail in north slc and bountiful. they are so damn cute in the wild. and smart

[@MooreArts-Crafts-and-Pets]

It was nice to find out how he got out. Shows you how smart these animals are. But I'm wondering if any tracks have been seen anywhere. If not, he's either passed away or still in the pipes. Are there any sounds you can play to draw him to you? Good luck and please keep us posted. As a regular viewer and a huge pet lover and owner, I feel for you and wish to the best in finding him. *Edit. I'm salty. I fixed a typo and Mink Man's "heart" thing got removed. Lol

[@KurtElliott]

I just subscribed, I hope you get Boon back!!!

[@RoninCatholic]

"A contingency plan for _when_ they eventually escape" is a great way to phrase it.

[@epalacios1502]

I hope Boon is out in the wild having mink Conan the Barbadian like adventures.

[@geraldinerice5371]

Anybody that is critical joe, must be new or just stopping by ur channel , we know how u treat ur animals, and that's why we keep coming back to watch.😚😚. Hoping that boon comes back soon. Merry xmas everybody.

[@ianmorrison554]

Same with ferrets in the U.K. Escapologists. Break out of hutches or pens, vanish when you are hunting or get blocked up underground. American mink are an invasive nightmare here and you can't use them for hunting.

[@RoninCatholic]

American Minks and wild European Polecats crossbreeding to make super-weasels, too.

[@jeffemmerson2922]

Hope Boon turns up one day

[@666stonewall]

Man, that duck bit in the end really put a big old smile on my face.

[@SaltStorm007]

The pipe travel makes sense and explains why you didn’t see any footprints🤔Well done using an unfortunate situation to help prevent any future escape💯Hope you and the fam have a blessed one🙏

[@Emeric62]

Or maybe it got caught by a bird, that would be sad

[@harryhanly1609]

At least you know your mink are trained to look after them self’s and can live happy in the wild on there own

[@ronrichmond4694]

Great video! 👍❤️👍

[@relevant.c5411]

that seems like a lot of work. hope boon comes home safe soon

[@btsxanime81]

I love all the names you give your mink. Some are fun and others more creative. :) If you have another new male mink, how about the name "Jedi?" Thought that would be a fun name. :)

[@makersmark1974]

Large pipes on fence works really well, inc prisons.. ..i mean, i should know..😪 Anywho, I've not been bored with no footage at all.. ..you've taught plenty and an amazing channel indeed.. Thank you again so much for the privilege..👏🙏🤙

[@jadingama]

I love this video, especially the very last 10 seconds 🤣

[@TheTcooper50]

Great ending😊

[@DIRTVENTURE]

No lemons out of lemonade is better.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

ha ha ha

[@DIRTVENTURE]

@@JosephCartertheMinkMan i remember when your channel was new. When you had only about 15000 subs. Now look at you. Good work. Keep them coming

[@DIRTVENTURE]

@@JosephCartertheMinkMan I was still sitting on the fence about making videos .... as I had no software for editing and no camera for videoing ..... smart phones have come along ways lol

[@victorleontowicz9862]

Hope you find him soon

[@bronwynreijnders7205]

A note on Honey Badger's baby coat: I foster kittens, and we call those "werewolves" as a joke, but "fever coat" more seriously. If the mother was sick during the pregnancy, almost always the kittens come out with that silver tipping on their fur. It usually grows out a month or 2 after birth in kittens. That is probably also why she was the only survivor of the litter. My best guess is that Rio was subclinically ill during her pregnancy, reabsorbed the other kits and HB was born with a fever coat.