Raccoons LOVE chimneys.
 
Pregnant raccoons usually start to nest and give birth anywhere from late-March to mid-June.
 
If your chimney was deemed “home” to a pregnant raccoon, chances are you’re going to have additional unwelcome guests soon.

A chimney flue is a perfect place for her to build a nest and keep her babies warm and safe.  Mother raccoons are very protective so if you think you hear or see a raccoon hanging around your chimney, you should call at your first opportunity.
Baby raccoons are often mistaken for birds because they make a chirping sound.  If you hear this, don’t worry, we can still remove the nest with the mother and babies, it’s just more difficult.  Once the raccoon(s) are removed the chimney should be capped.
They’ll be moving right back in if you don’t cover the entry point.
Another thing to consider is, raccoons can also carry rabies. Rabies is carried in the saliva and transmitted by a bite.
Nobody really wants to come into contact with a raccoon, but if you do, Boston’s Best Chimney  is ready for the challenge.
If you think you may have something living in the flues of your chimney, call or contact Boston’s Best Chimney today!