{"id":23853,"date":"2024-01-17T19:18:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23853"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:21:22","slug":"baby-raccoons","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/baby-raccoons\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Raccoons Give Birth?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                              \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-1200x0-c-default.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation.webp 1599w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation-1200x0-c-default.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation.jpg 1599w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"baby raccoon insulation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/baby-raccoon-insulation.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons typically give birth in late spring. You&#8217;re most likely to experience a raccoon problem at this time. Females will look for safe places to build a den early in the year, such as your attic or chimney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After she gives birth, you&#8217;ll notice more signs of raccoons usually raccoon noises and sounds in the attic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/nature-wildlife\/mammals-in-massachusetts\/raccoons\">Raccoons<\/a> are normally nocturnal. If you see one on your property during the day, you might assume it is ill with rabies. But a female raccoon will be active during the day when she has baby raccoons to feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-67a5a8a1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:180px;padding-left:180px;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/RaccoonTreeFeederCropped-minc7e0.jpg&apos;);background-position:11% 63%;background-size:cover;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-critter-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f06085265493760b9fe4ac7f14d2e618\" id=\"h-need-help-with-raccoon-infestation\"><strong>Need Help with Raccoon Infestation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-critter-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5acc1c0bc6042752ef50f9becaa2b05\" id=\"h-find-a-critter-control-near-you\">Find a Critter Control near you.<\/h4>\n\n\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-do-raccoons-have-babies\"><br>When Do Raccoons Have Babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally born in late spring, when raccoons have babies, depending on the part of the country. <a href=\"\/office-finder\/illinois\/chicago\/\">Raccoons in Chicago<\/a> and <a href=\"\/office-finder\/michigan\/detroit\/\">Detroit <\/a>typically give birth as late as\u00a0June. Homeowners in <a href=\"\/office-finder\/texas\/houston\/\">Houston <\/a>will find baby raccoons in March and April.\u00a0<br><br>Raccoons have only one litter per year of two to five kits. They are born deaf and blind, and so are completely dependent on their mother. Their eyes open at three to five weeks of age. By six weeks, they are becoming active, exploring the den, and beginning to vocalize. At about eight to ten weeks, they begin leaving the den with their mothers, learning to forage for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a den with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildliferescueleague.org\/animals\/raccoons-facts-and-fancies\/\">baby raccoons<\/a>, you will be hearing noises, mostly at night, since raccoons are predominantly nocturnal. Raccoons are not delicate creatures. You will likely hear thumping as the mother lumbers about your attic. Once the babies become vocal at around six weeks, you might hear high-pitched chirping, chattering, or crying sounds. Sounds heard both during the day and night are a strong indication that kits are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-home-is-an-attractive-den-for-baby-raccoons\">Why Your Home Is an Attractive Den for Baby Raccoons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is during maternity season that female raccoons look for a safe den in which to raise their young. When in their natural habitat of woodlands and forests, raccoons typically live in tree cavities and hollow logs. Their needs are simple: food, access to water, and an enclosed shelter safe from weather and predators. Whether in the wild or in your neighborhood, if your property fits the bill, you could be at risk of having a raccoon choose your attic or chimney as their den.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-backyard\">Your Backyard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons first show up in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-back-yards\/\" type=\"wildlife\" id=\"23864\">yard <\/a>because your property fits their survival needs. They could be drawn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unsecured trash cans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor pet food &amp; water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bird feeders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden vegetables and berry bushes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fallen fruit from trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Areas with poor drainage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons are quite strong, persistent, and excellent climbers. Once they sense that your house is an easy target, they will search for vulnerabilities to get inside your home. To the raccoon, the inside of your home is warm, dry, and safe. They can rip a hole in your roof to get inside. Some of the most common ways include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Branches that hang over your roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged soffits, fascia boards, or roof shingles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncovered chimney or vent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaps created by natural aging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Remove a Raccoon Den on My Own?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not recommend removing a raccoon den on your own for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-text-18-font-size\">\n<li>Raccoons are protected furbearers in most states. State regulations often prohibit relocating raccoons as it is considered inhumane. Raccoons are territorial, and moving them causes extreme stress unless done correctly. Catching and relocating an adult raccoon often leaves orphaned kits without a way to survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might find lots of DIY advice online, but mother raccoons will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/are-raccoons-dangerous\/\">fiercely defend<\/a> their young, and attempting to forcibly remove families of raccoons may lead to injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raccoons carry diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to you, your family, and your pets. Raccoons are carriers of rabies as well as parvovirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella, among others. Raccoon roundworm is the most common parasite. Raccoons will dedicate an area of your attic as their latrine, and raccoon roundworm is spread through their feces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that a raccoon family is nesting on your premises or in your home, you should contact professional wildlife removal services such as Critter Control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Critter Control Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Critter Control has over 40 years of experience in the safe, legal, and humane removal of raccoons and kits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our process begins with an inspection to find their den, entry points, and vulnerabilities on your property and in your home. We will then remove the raccoons and kits, calling in a wildlife rehabilitation specialist if needed. Critter Control will seal all entry points to prevent further infestations and clean and sanitize the entire area to ensure your home is free from any health-related risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/?s=office+finder\">Contact Critter Control today<\/a>. There\u2019s always an office near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-raccoon-maternity-season\">Frequently Asked Questions about Raccoon Maternity Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775667908168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many babies do raccoons have?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most litters of raccoons contain two to five offspring, known as kits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775667924738\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does a baby raccoon look like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Baby raccoons look very similar to adults, the only difference being their size. Newborns do not open their eyes until their third week of life, so they are dependent on their mothers. Even after baby raccoons have grown large enough to run, climb, and forage for food on their own, they stay with their mothers for about a year.<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/baby-raccoon-wall51fb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"baby raccoon in wall hole\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775667990065\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do baby raccoons cry?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Like most mammals, baby raccoons cry when they&#8217;re hungry. If you <a href=\"\/houston-raccoon-control\/\">hear cries from the attic during the day<\/a>, it&#8217;s a good sign that there&#8217;s a raccoon family living in your house.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775668008502\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are baby raccoons friendly?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Even though baby raccoons look cute and cuddly, they will still bite and scratch. Raccoons are not born with rabies, but instead <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifehaven.tripod.com\/viral.htm#:~:text=A%20baby%20raccoon%20is%20not,the%20salivary%20glands%20and%20multiplies.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exposed to the disease at birth<\/a> by the mother as she grooms the newborn.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775668044433\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do I do if a raccoon family is in my attic?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If there is any indication that a raccoon family is nesting on the premises, property owners should contact professional wildlife removal services such as Critter Control. Attempting to forcibly remove raccoons from their families may cause injury or disease transmission. Mother raccoons will <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/are-raccoons-dangerous\/\">fiercly defend<\/a> her young.\u00a0Contacting technicians trained in the humane removal of problematic raccoons keeps all involved people and animals safe.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many babies do raccoons have?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most litters of raccoons contain two to five offspring, known as kits.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does a baby raccoon look like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Baby raccoons look very similar to adults, the only difference being their size. Newborns do not open their eyes until their third week of life, so they are dependent on their mothers. 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Keep the animal safe and secure as close to where you found it. If the mother hasn\u2019t returned by nightfall, find a local wildlife rehabilitator. Do not feed the raccoon milk!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Mother Raccoon Recovers Baby\",\n  \"description\": \"This mother raccoon in Toronto, Canada comes to recover her baby that was removed from a home. 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