ᐅ Cat droppings or wildlife scat? Warning: image of animal droppings!

Hello everyone,

(Hope I don’t get banned right away for posting a bunch of crap…)

Some animal is leaving a pile of droppings on our lawn almost every night, strangely always in almost the same spot (plus or minus 2 m (6.5 ft)). At first, I suspected the neighbor’s cat, but the pile seems too large for a cat, right? Also, don’t cats usually go into garden beds rather than right in the middle of the lawn?

Question: Can anyone tell me if this could still be cat droppings? If so, I guess a conversation with the neighbors is due.

I’m getting tired of cleaning it up every morning, and even more worried that my kids might step in it while playing or that my son might try to taste it. My nephew once caught worms that way, which was quite unpleasant. That really shouldn’t happen.

And if it’s something else: what could it be and, above all, how do I get rid of it?
Barbed wire, spring-loaded traps, anti-aircraft guns, nuclear bomb?

Best regards,
Andreas

I wouldn't necessarily rule out a large cat. It's not a fox or marten. A raccoon might still be possible. Do you have any in your area, and are your trash bins kept outside? I can't think of any other wild animals that would fit.

Sprinkler system with motion detection.
Or you could try waiting quietly yourself with the hose.
Alternatively, more severe measures.
It’s probably a cat; it’s unlikely that a fox runs into your garden every night, since it happens too regularly for that.

Hi,
Nice picture

So, it's certainly not impossible, but I actually wouldn't suspect cat feces.
More likely fox

Excerpt:

• approx. 5-8 (10) cm long, approx. 2 cm (0.8 inches) thick and sausage-shaped
• usually tapered/sharpened at one end
• color between black and gray

What a topic XD

Hi,
first of all, thanks for the responses. Raccoons are rather unlikely here, as they are still quite rare in the Nuremberg area. The trash bins are kept outside, but nothing is ever rummaged through. At least, the lids are never open or anything like that.

I’ll set up a GoPro on time-lapse mode and maybe then I’ll catch the culprit. At least I’ll know the best caliber to use...
and then... Hail to the King, Baby...

Best regards,

Andreas

M4dman schrieb:
Hi,
Nice picture

So it’s not completely impossible, but I really wouldn’t suspect cat droppings.
More likely a fox.

Excerpt:

• about 5–8 (10) cm (2–3.9 (3.9) inches) long, about 2 cm (0.8 inches) thick and sausage-shaped
• usually tapered to a point at one end
• color ranging between black and gray

What a topic XD

Not a fox. The location doesn’t fit... I say that as a hunter.