Possible racoons in my garage

[CassieTheChickenTender]

For weeks we have been hearing some type of animal inside the wall of our garage. At first we thought mice but it sounds a lot bigger. I couldn't find any opening where an animal could get in until the other day. i realized... our doggy door to the garage it's opening it and climbing behind our wall. We put a small camera and could see either a big racoon or a mama with babies. What would you do? I have my chicken coop on the other side of the garage & I do let them out during the day to free range. Now I don't even wanna let them out knowing it's in there. I thought about blocking the door once I know it's gone but what if their is babies!? We live in town so racoons is something I have to worry about but I'm not gonna let this thing live in there help!
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[Alexandra Runner]

I would try to catch them in a live-trap and relocate them to the countryside, but I live in the country so that's always my plan of action. I caught and relocated an opossum just this morning, haha! Good luck!

 

[Penpal]

They hate peppermint. Spray a mix of water and peppermint oil in their wee apartment. The mother should relocate her children, if there are still any with her. The adult raccoon will also relocate.