General Information on Common Nuisance Animals
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Bats	April – May Length of 3.5”+ Wing Span 10”+ Weight from .25oz	2 months	June - July	Ave. of 2	3 weeks Capable of flight in 3-4 weeks
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning                            Timeframe
Gray Squirrels	Mid winter January – February 15-19 in 0.8 - 1.3 lbs       Late Spring/Early Summer May-June	42 to 45 days	Spring March - April Late Summer July - September	2 to 7 Avg. 3	Between 8 - 10 weeks Young begin to leave nest 7-8 weeks
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Raccoon	Late January to early March 24-26in 12-25 lbs.	63 days	March to May	3 to 5 Avg. 4	Between 2 to 4 months. Young will venture out with female around 8 weeks
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Skunk	February to Late March 19-24 in 2-6 lbs.	62 - 68 days	Late April to early June	2 to 10 Avg. 6	Between 6-8 weeks. Young become active with female around 7 weeks
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Woodchuck       (Ground Hog)	Early March to late April 18-27 in. 7-12 lbs.	32 days	April to May	2 to 8	Between 5 to 6 weeks
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Opossum	Jan thru August 10 to 16 in Plus Tail 10 in 10-16 lbs	12 to 14 Days	Feb.-Oct	5-13	70 to 125 Days
Animal	Breeding Timeframe ~ Weight/Size	Gestation	Birthing Timeframe	Litter Size	Weaning Timeframe
Beaver	January thru February 44 to 70 in 26 to 60 lbs	107 Day	May to June	1-8 Avg 4	Approx 6 to 8 Weeks