Raccoon family in the hollow log den

[@skraegorn7317]

Raccoons are so much more cute and intelligent than people give them credit for. Such amazing animals.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

They truly are. They are smart, they are curious, and they're very sweet (unless you're abusing them). They jump up onto our laps on the deck so they can explore what's on the table. They know us and recognize us, and we know and recognize them. The relationship we have with the raccoons is totally different from the relationships we have with the other critters.

[@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz]

“Sweet dreams little one” 🥰🥺🥺♥️♥️♥️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I know. That bit of Dan's narration almost makes me teary-eyed. The baby raccoons are such sweet animals.

[@universalhat]

how on earth are there not more raccoon nest cams on youtube how i ask they are excellent critters, enjoyed very much this peek into their 'home life'!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

They are wonderfully interesting creatures. We love being around them. We have a den with a mama and 3 babies up on our live-stream as we speak.

[@pixiehopper8]

They are SO cute, and I love their little feet. ♥️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Totally agree. Totally.

[@maryperry1773]

She’s teaching them to be tough, it’s a useful lesson

[@yellosun8818]

These videos are just awesome ! The whole channel is one of the best things I've ever come across on KZbin. Regards from germany :)

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Vielen Dank! Greetings to you from Texas.

[@dawndeeter9770]

Agreed! So happy to find your channel.

[@lasdfghjk621]

​@@dawndeeter9770 i just find the channel yesterday SUBSCRIBED OMG THE BEST thank you greeting from SD CA

[@dietwoke8060]

@@lasdfghjk621 look at raccoon nation channel. She has a single raccoon that she calls HER DAUGHTER HAHAHAHAHAH oh and she plays dress up with the raccoon and beauty shop too and the raccoon LOVES IT!

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

there’s a guy in canada called “raccoon whisperer” & he has a channel. he feeds them on his porch. i love the way they politely take the food with their hands.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

They are extremely polite. They really are. They can be a bit snarly at times, but if I hand one a peanut s/he will take it with both hands as if it were a communion wafer. They're remarkable creatures. We love them.

[@paulinepeppler8248]

That is the cutest video ever! Such sweet little buddies.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Raccoon families truly are the best. If ever you're having a bad day, watch a raccoon mama taking care of her kids for a while and you'll feel better.

[@tinyvr7036]

They're very smart, too. A Neighbor used to leave her garage doors slightly open, and fall asleep. Raccoons would go thru them to the back of the property thru her place. She moved. One night we thought someone was knocking at our front door. We opened the door, and a family of raccoons were on the steps growling and hissing as tho' asking WHY the neighbors doors were shut. 😊 Funny creatures. Thanks for showing us what they do in their nest.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

@@tinyvr7036 They were probably asking to be invited in for dinner. They like apple cores, left-over cake, and anything with avocado in it.

[@ellenwinter9591]

@@tinyvr7036 that's very cute!I hope you gave them some food and water.

[@melissakarr6274]

absolutely heart warming! I have been feeding raccoons and opossum over 5 yrs now💕Great video

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

We LOVE them.

[@debbiegoble9836]

Great love it. Never seen one nursing before.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

They're funny to watch. The babies' little heads bob up and down and when there are 4 or 5 all nursing together it's quite a sight. The mamas just stretch out and snooze most of the time.

[@paulahodge77]

Great video! I am a wildlife rescuer/rehabber in Florida and I love the raccoons kits the most. That's how the babies drink from the bottles as well. And my neck when they want to comfort nurse... ouch! They love to "groom" me too.. doesn't feel too good once their teeth come in and they groom my skin instead of fur.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

What an experience! The baby raccoons are the sweetest things, but they often forget how sharp their teeth and claws are. When they get older, we find that they're much more gentle - they get better at understanding how to deal with humans without hurting us.

[@FangedBeauty]

2:12 -> my happiness increased with 150%

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I know exactly what you mean. This photo is my screen saver. I never get tired of seeing it.

[@ES11777]

7:02 the little pats on the head were the cutest!! 💕

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

We agree. This is one of my favorite videos.

[@sierrachoco5271]

You're videos are great - hats off to you. Thanks!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you so much for your comments. We have a lot of fun with our website and the YT channel. The critters are endlessly interesting.

[@stacyelrod2811]

Love these videos! Please keep them coming. I especially enjoy the narrators calm soothing Mr. Rogers type voice.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you! "Mr Rogers" is very happy to hear you're enjoying his narration.

[@ninapearman]

They’re such delightful little animals♥️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Aren't they? So many people don't like raccoons. We love them. They are our constant companions here - so smart and so funny.

[@julianfalklanz8635]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Some people are ignorant! Raccoons are intelligent cute animals!😍🙂

[@99shoebox]

fabulous footage!

[@stacyelrod2811]

Yes... So relaxing. I look forward to your videos. :0)

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@lynettelaroche8868]

Wow! Just Amazing!❤️

[@laszlonedudas2320]

Sweet family.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

The very sweetest.

[@julianapr8849]

Wow amazing footage

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you, Juliana.

[@merveilleuxetmagique]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video. They are so adorable! I also love your comments and explanations in this and your other vids. Plus no extra useless music, that is also priceless!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying the videos. We really appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. This video is one of our favorites - we love the raccoons.

[@saraflunker2886]

What a wonderful video. We have raccoon mothers nearby and now I know what goes on in that tree cavity. Thank you so much for these fantastic videos you make.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Aren't the mamas lovely? They are truly the most caring, patient, attentive mothers in the world.

[@drinny26]

I live in the north east and the raccoons by me live in the trees. I love seeing the families come down in the evening and play on my lawn and go off with their moms for a night out.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Aren't they just wonderful? We love the raccoons. They have a bad reputation, but we find them to be smart, resourceful, funny, and very gentle if you're nice to them. Personally, they are my favorite of all our backyard companions.

[@drinny26]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife I guess because they come out at night and people get scarred of them. I love them so much. I love all the animals that come to visit.

[@neonarcade3562]

So cute. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

The thumbnail we used for this video is one of my all-time favorite pictures.

[@raventhunderwings]

thank you for showing what great mothers raccoons are!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Yes. They're the best. They're patient, they're loving, they nurse endlessly. The absolute best.

[@liemh9290]

So cool!

[@playlistsformyself156]

adorable video

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I especially love Dan's sign-off on this video "Sweet dreams, little one" (I think... it's been a little while since I last watched it).

[@ursulasmith6402]

I can't stand those trappers who want to hurt and torture those animals.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Me neither. I love raccoons. No one deserves to be tortured (well, except maybe torturers, right?)

[@amyc9155]

Oh my gosh the narration on this is absolute perfection!!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you! I think he's pretty good at it, too.

[@blessedamerican3541]

That is so cute!

[@gabrielfrost9134]

Jackhammering ha ha, sir your narration is so funny, great footage subscribed! ❤️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you very much!

[@blu5307]

I just found your channel. Amazing videos! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Welcome to our backyard, blu5307!

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

loveLoveLOVE your videos!❤️❤️❤️ And not just the footage of the animals, but also your own understanding and enjoyment of them! 😃👍❤️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you so much, Beatrice! That's very kind and we appreciate your letting us know.

[@zamiadams4343]

Such an amazing video, i love raccoons!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I have a huge soft spot for them. I love their little faces, and their curiosity and smarts. The little ones are fearless and very funny.

[@tan.2209]

Momma's life is difficult caring for the babies by herself

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Raccoon moms work very hard and are extremely loving. As you say, they get no help from the fathers.

[@beansloki]

They are so cute. I have a family as well. They tear up my garbage but I find coffee grounds deters them. I would gladly feed them but don’t want to encourage them bc I have cats and dogs that go out free and the raccoons could have all types of diseases. The mama is a trooper 😂😊

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

The mama raccoons are the sweetest creatures in the world. They are patient and playful and very protective. One of the mamas here had kits July 7th and the family is still together. They visit the deck every night and always sleep in a big pile somewhere during the day. A wonderful family.

[@b991228]

I have a mother raccoon in a tree hole on my daily dog walk. She pops her head out and she obviously has boisterous young that I have yet to see. They have become accustomed to us quietly and unobtrusively passing by. It reminds me of my young and foolish childhood when we had our raccoons Corky & Cheko. Now we are going to let mom and babies alone to enjoy the wild.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

You had pet raccoons, Jim? What fun that must have been. They really are interesting creatures. They learn very quickly and they're extremely resourceful. We love them. The babies are very bold and will come right up to us sometimes on the deck.

[@ES11777]

Beautiful footage and great commentary 👍

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thanks, E S.

[@Maritafeb15]

So interesting. Love your commentary and that there’s no music, watching from Sydney, Australia.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you, Marita! Greetings from Austin.

[@thea1rachiel]

I have found so little good footage of raccoon natural behaviors when not in distress of some kind. This is super cool and informative. We have raccoons around, and I often wondered what it was like when they were in their den and not out making an appearance here.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

There's a sleeping raccoon on our live-stream at the moment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmrRkIigfdqdhqs. Sadly, all he does during the day is sleep, but we still enjoy watching him. Raccoons are truly interesting animals. They are our companions out on the deck and we are friendly with quite a few individuals. Very smart, very social, and such fun to be around.

[@thea1rachiel]

Thank you!! I'll go check it out! @@TexasBackyardWildlife

[@rachelprice8831]

Amazing commentary!!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I love raccoons! Their babies are called "kits." Watch the Raccoon Whisperer on You Tube.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

You're right, Mary Margaret, they are called kits.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I should have added, also, that I love raccoons, too. This time of year there are lots and lots of mamas and kits around and they are such fun to watch. The mamas are unfailingly patient and the little ones are funny and very sweet.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

I just found your channel,I’m OBSESSED!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Excellent!

[@sharonbutterfield6622]

Thank you so much fior this. I have a family living on my property in the mountains ❤❤ and I wad just thinking how I would like to see inside the nest I know where it is.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I'm happy to hear you have some raccoons keeping you company in the mountains. This video gives you a good idea of what a raccoon family looks like all safe and sound in their den.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Thanks so much for your videos

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you very much, Anthony. This is one of my very favorite videos. It makes me happy to be alive.

[@colegardner4058]

2:35 "he might have a career in jackhammering" is funny af lol.

[@ursulasmith6402]

Now this is proof that if humans leave them alone and preserve their habitat. No one would have to worry about their houses. This is too easy.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Well, to be fair, some of the raccoons really like to come into our house, but they are such funny, smart animals that we don't mind having one exploring the kitchen so long as he/she leaves when we ask nicely. Which they always do.

[@ursulasmith6402]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife oh, ok just Toronto has a little of trouble with the raccoons, causing millios of dollars in house damages. I .Ike raccoons myself, but never saw one in real life.

[@MYKe1217]

Just wanted to give kudos and comment on how much I appreciate you let the content itself be in the spotlight and you just give very genuine narration; I can tell you’re passionate about the material you have to work with. It would have been typical of some youtubers to let their ego overtake the spotlight, trying too hard to make jokes about what the animals are doing and of course urging everyone to like, comment, subscribe and click the bell. You let the beauty of nature be the star and that’s how it should be. Truly fascinating content you have here, and you treat it with great care :)

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you so much! This is very kind, and we truly appreciate your writing to tell us your thoughts. We have been very busy the past few months and haven't posted anything much, but we have lots and lots more videos on our To Do list and we will edit them as soon as we can. We love the animals we see in our yard and we feel very lucky to be able to spend time with them.

[@Keeshablu]

❤ love this channel Great work guys

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you very much, Carol.

[@ursulasmith6402]

Great video i, love those animals.

[@Cadfael007]

A great video! All the best from Germany!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Vielen Dank!

[@FangedBeauty]

You lucky germans have raccoons living in your country. I am so jealous ! All the best from your neighbor holland :)

[@Cadfael007]

@@FangedBeauty I raised up in Straelen, only 12 km away from Venlo NL city centre. Have been living most of my live near the Dutch border. We watched AVRO and NOS as kids! So, no raccoons in my area.

[@salskars6637]

SUBBED! Another masterpiece.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you so much. This is one of my favorite videos.

[@smc130]

This man sounds very much like Mr. Gates in Ontario Canada!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Does he? I'll have to look up Mr. Gates. People have told Dan that he sounds like Mr. Rodgers - that always amuses him.

[@ritadifebbo560]

this is great, I like seeing Mom sprawled out dog tired! and babies feeding, kinda like in real life if you had 5 kids at once!! lol

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I wish I could share pictures in my replies - you would love my screensaver. It's a still from a video showing a mama raccoon crashed out in the tree stump den with her legs in the air and her head on a rock, fast asleep. It's just fabulous.

[@TruthSeeker434]

I enjoyed that! Thanks!

[@SquirrelNestLive]

Thank you very much for the excellent videos and amazing narration. Did you place these fox and raccoon dens for them to use? I think I should get a log like this for my backyard but am not sure if they’d like it

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Hi there DelMarVa. We did create this hollow log space for the critters and we have other dens that we've made ourselves and set up with cameras. The one natural den that we've managed to put cameras in is the tree stump den. Here's the outside: texasbackyardwildlife.com/fox-family-june-10-2019-2/ and here's the inside: texasbackyardwildlife.com/underground-den-who-goes-there/. Thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the videos!

[@SquirrelNestLive]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife thank you very much! Amazing

[@helenwilliams7065]

Love raccoons and love this video! 💕

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Aren't they great? We are very excited at the moment - a mama raccoon was on one of the trails at 2:00 am this morning moving 4 tiny babies from somewhere to somewhere else. We can't see them on any of the den cameras. We hope she's stashed them under the deck.

[@helenwilliams7065]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife I raised a bottle baby that couldn't be returned to the wild. She died of cancer a few years ago at age 10. Although I do not advocate them as pets, I had the best times with her and miss her so much. She was, of course, intelligent, but also, loving, playful and just hilarious. A total goofball with a real sense of humor (anthropomorphic issues aside). I love seeing your vids of mother and kits in the wild. This one is priceless!

[@hhds113]

Poor Mama she has a lot of work to do.

[@thepatrickjr5524]

Awesome video! Just came across your channel and subscribed now 🦝

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Thank you, Patrick. We took a bit of time off but are posting again now and hope to make your subscription worth the trouble!

[@puffthemagicgarden8863]

Raccoons are true amazing animals ❤️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Aren't they? We love the raccoons.

[@puffthemagicgarden8863]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife I really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing and showing us great moments happening in the wild!

[@jju8290]

Amazing How did you take this video? Were they dont know that the camera existed there?

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

We have security cameras set up all over our property so that we can watch the wildlife. We created this den out of a huge hollow log and put a camera in it when we were setting it up. The raccoons and foxes constantly explore everything - they're extraordinary - and we knew it wouldn't take long for them to figure out that the log was hollow and would make a safe, dry home. We were delighted when the raccoon family moved in. They were such fun to watch. None of the animals seem to be bothered by the cameras, although they do lick them from time to time which somewhat spoils the video!

[@jju8290]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Wow, that's great. Thank you for your detailed answer. Your videos are amazing. And you seem to have put a lot of effort into it.

[@makoon]

Uploaded to this post kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpSTgKmufLhmgNk Your channel is listed in Korean and English translated languages Thank you for your help

[@fisherbird1739]

love the thumbnail

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

This is one of our favorites.

[@9cw499]

라쿤 너무 귀엽다

[@jcepri]

This is so cute that it hurts.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I know!! One of my favorites. We love the raccoons.

[@highcotton63664]

'Career in jackhammering' 😂

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

It's pretty funny, isn't it? All their little heads hammering like that?

[@ursulasmith6402]

Who told you to roam around and night and cause trouble. You are now staying in!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Exactly.

[@langietor]

WE indian have never seen raccoon before. Is this a dangerous animal?

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Raccoons are wonderful little creatures and not at all dangerous (though they will defend themselves if they're attacked and they have sharp teeth). They are very intelligent, and extremely inquisitive. They investigate everything. We love living with them here. When we sit out on our deck in the evening, the raccoons come and go, hoping that I will give them a peanut or two (which I always do).

[@carolinejohnson22]

The babies are called kits....

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I see that I called them "pups" in the text, and we may have called them "cubs" in the narration? Either way, you're right. Raccoon babies are "kits".

[@ellenwinter9591]

Please help them with food and water if they come to you 🙏

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

They all survived to adulthood. They are probably still around. In the summer, when it gets hot, we always put out a paddling pool for the little ones and they love it. A lot of fun to watch!

[@ellenwinter9591]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife thank you for your kindness 🙏😊❤

[@nuwandeemal5529]

This is great.subscribed. from sri lanka ❤️

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Sādarayen piḷiganimu, Nuwan. Welcome to our backyard. (Please forgive me if I should have greeted you in Tamil instead of Sinhala.)

[@nuwandeemal5529]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife ❤️.i am pretty impressed.you are right i am a sinhalese.wait for more content from you.thank you😍

[@voraciousreader3341]

I want to talk about the “jackhammer” behavior as the raccoon kits were nursing.....this is a very common mammalian nursing behavior! Some may hammer really hard (lambs, kids [goats], foals, deer, calves, and raccoons, etc) and kittens and puppies (domestic and wild) push and scratch as they nurse. Why?? _Because they’ve drained that breast and they want more milk!!_ When the babies, push, claw, or hammer, more milk production is stimulated, and they get to keep filling those bellies! When they were infants, my sons actually pushed against me from time to time when they were nursing, but they did NOT jackhammer, lol!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I grew up on a sheep farm and the lambs would almost punch the ewes when they were nursing - it looked painful sometimes. The baby raccoons amuse us because it's such a rapid movement - they look like little road construction workers.

[@lasdfghjk621]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife hahahaha they said i want all the milk for me

[@NoReplyAsset]

retrieving an escapee 😂

[@jackies56tbird]

Where did she have her babies that she had to move them?

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

We don't know where the babies were born. Aren't they beautiful, though? The raccoons and the foxes move their families quite frequently. Maybe the fleas get bad after a while? We had a fox family here last year who moved from den to den almost every day. They had itchy little fox feet.

[@michaelcrockis7679]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife This behaviour is common in meerkat families too. Supposedly, it helps them to avoid large predators. Fleas and ticks is a good hypothesis too. My guess, it is both and maybe something else.

[@feathermtn1490]

Do you find optimal environments near you and then set up your camera or are any of your video areas staged and made by you"? I love your videos!🧡!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

It's a mixture of both, really. In this case, a neighbor gave us the hollow log and we set it up with a camera inside, a little light, and another camera outside. Most of the time we're just putting cameras along busy trails and in or around natural dens, but some of the dens and all of the bird boxes were made by us.

[@feathermtn1490]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Thank you for your detailed reply!! I just have two questions. What type camera do you use and does the constant light at night disrupt any part of the adult or chick's natural rhythms? Just curious. Thank you. I adore this site. 😍

[@shesmypresident1637]

how long at night was she foraging ?

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

I don't remember now to be honest. 4 or 5 hours, though, probably. When the babies are really small the mama won't take them with her. By this time of year they're quite big and they're all running around after their mamas now. They are extremely cute.

[@Adventurekm]

What kind of camera do you use?

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

We use Dahua security cameras. They are very good. We run them through Blue Iris software. Email us at [e-mail] if you like some more specifics.

[@yelypuspita6178]

Kalau hari hujan apa anak nya tidak basah

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Soalan yang baik!

[@lasdfghjk621]

2 DISLIKE ? they lost

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Well, maybe some people don't like raccoons as much as we do?

[@herbiesnerd]

Kits

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Yes, kits (though "cubs" apparently is also used). Fox pups are definitely kits, but in both cases we chose the more common term because we wondered if everyone would be familiar with "kits"?

[@lasdfghjk621]

@@TexasBackyardWildlife cubs yes kits no some of the wildlife i have not see before until now thank you so much this is the best in KZbin

[@YipYip-z5r]

❤❤❤ 🦝🦝🦝❤❤❤

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

This is one of my all-time favorite videos. And I think this was probably the best thumbnail we ever found. So pleased to see that you've watched it and enjoyed it.

[@faridmostafazadeh.]

Not voice admin👎👎👎

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

No sure I understand, Farid. Could you explain?

[@factsarenotdirtyfwords5451]

Sweet!

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

This video has one of my all-time favorite still shots.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

i love raccoons !! 🦡🦡🦡 used to feed a bunch when i had land. they’re very smart.

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Yes, they are. Very smart.

[@Princessmimiii]

this video is so precious i have some raccoons in my room wall that is a closed off chimney so i can hear the babies in there every day purring and making cute sounds so i wanted to see how they look in there this is so adorable 🥺🥺

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Baby raccoons are the best. I love the little chittering noises they make, and "purring" is a good description, too. They can produce quite a range of different sounds.

[@mrchiipostaro]

Ur video were Awesome) But U talk too much...

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

Try another channel.

[@Melynda-uf5cg]

These videos were taken in the summer of 2010, during the height of covid. I noticed they all had their masks on. 🦝🦝🦝. 👍

[@TexasBackyardWildlife]

That's very funny! 2020, of course, but still very funny.