Can raccoons chew through this lid?
194657
According to what I've read, raccoons can and do chew through pretty much everything including duct work, wires, wood .... so I imagine that plastic isn't going to stop them if they really want what's inside. More info on raccoon damage: https://goo.gl/A7FqXT
194658
Because the item arrived broken and I had to return it I am not sure, but Raccoons are innovative and most likely are able to open the lid. You may consider a metal container with an airtight lid, clamps.
194659
Yes. It's plastic. It would be very easy for a raccoon to either open or chew through this.
194660
I cannot say for sure but I would assume so and if they can do the top they can do the sides. Plus a raccoon can tip it over.
194661
The lid is very easy to open, even for a raccoon. So, I would have concerns about keeping it outside. That being said, I have seen raccoons chew through thicker plastic than this (including a heavy duty trash can lid).
194662
I would think so.I had an empty plastic litter container.I had cleaned it and kept birdseeds in it....that was no match,and that lid was very hard to open,and the plastic was just as thick as this container.This is not airtight,disappointed about that,would not buy another
194663
Probably, it is plastic. Or they can pop off lid too. I would not keep it where they can get to it.
1724634
I just don't think it would be very easy for a squirrel to chew through the plastic. However they have very strong teeth. Screwed shut tight I don't think they would be able to smell the food inside. I love mine by the way. Wish I'd brought one a long time ago.
241654
Not that I could see right off, depends on how they attach to a cage. I'm sure you could come to some arrangement of it. I would be afraid of them chewing through the cage.
353768
I live in a suburban area where I've never seen a rat, but there are many, many squirrels, raccoons, skunks and the occasional possum. Nothing has chewed anything on our composters, and we bought the first of the two we own a couple of years ago. With all rounded edges, I imagine that a rat would have difficulty getting its nasty teeth around anything to chew.
35294
I don't think mice or rats could chew the plastic of the walls. If a dog knocked this over, it might stop working. But the lid locks in place so that if it is knocked over it should not spill.
2123530
I don't know how a rodent could get in it, unless it chewed a hole in it. I have not had a problem.
1397023
A cat could not get the lid off, it fits very tightly. There is a small opening in the dent, but I don't think your cat could stick its paw in.
2213670
if you keep it set to use the collar tags for the cats then the only way the raccoon can get in is to piggy back the cat so I would say yes
2126193
In !my opinion, yes it would be racoon-resistant due to the construction. However, I don't have any experience with raccoons, so I don't know for sure. One fact is they might be able to lift the cover, and get in that way.
1462406
I have put bricks on top of the lid to discourage raccoons in the past. Bungee cords help. Now I have a chicken wire enclosure. If the contents are strictly plant material it also helps discourage them.
901663
You can take it apart. We live near woods and have raccoons in the area and have not had a problem
991392
I say yes to both. Lid does not seal but does fit well. We haven't really had a problem and live in an urban area where there's plenty of rodents.
623587
I think it would be ok but I would not let the raccoon watch you when you get food out...they are very smart! We had scooter years ago and it got out of his cage and disappeared. We always suspected my husband lol but he never would fess up!
263882
I think the lid would open way to easily for a raccoon. Maybe with a brick on to weight it down it would be ok.
1588518
We live next to a wildlife refuge and are inundated with fox, raccoons, etc. and have never had a problem. The latch system that closes it is similar to what might be on a toolbox - you hook a metal loop over at protrusion and them push down the lever to secure - don't think even the clevest raccoon could manage that and the plastic is thick and off the ground so they'd have a hard time chewing through. We've had ours for about 2 years (even order a second one) and have never had a problem.
1854560
No. Raccoons respond to food. Lay a trail of corn. That will bring them out for sure. Always lay in same N spot too
1675159
That is an interesting question. I've had mine outside, and never had problems with animals - but we don't have Raccoons. If this were a problem, you could weight down the lid without any impact to the system. Also, I cut a piece of old carpet the exact diameter of the inside and kept the top (active) layer covered. This kept down problems with white flies, seemed to help keep the moisture in and sped up the composting. I would think it would also reduce any odors that might attract racoons. Just feed the can-o-worms at a steady rate, and the worms will multiply to the right number to keep up. Then there is hardly any odor, and the compost gets quickly devoured. That is an interesting question. I've had mine outside, and never had problems with animals - but we don't have Raccoons. If this were a problem, you could weight down the lid without any impact to the system. Also, I cut a piece of old carpet the exact diameter of the inside and kept the top (active) layer covered. This kept down problems with white flies, seemed to help keep the moisture in and sped up the composting. I would think it would also reduce any odors that might attract racoons. Just feed the can-o-worms at a steady rate, and the worms will multiply to the right number to keep... » Read More That is an interesting question. I've had mine outside, and never had problems with animals - but we don't have Raccoons. If this were a problem, you could weight down the lid without any impact to the system. Also, I cut a piece of old carpet the exact diameter of the inside and kept the top (active) layer covered. This kept down problems with white flies, seemed to help keep the moisture in and sped up the composting. I would think it would also reduce any odors that might attract racoons. Just feed the can-o-worms at a steady rate, and the worms will multiply to the right number to keep up. Then there is hardly any odor, and the compost gets quickly devoured. « Show Less