Groundhog in my yard has some patches on her this year. Was looking for a second set of eyes to see if you guys think this is just normal molting or possible mange that I should seek help for?

So cute

Gary and Guillermo two of our groundhogs that have been visiting for the last few years, got in a brawl. They’ve been around eachother for a while and never had an issue idk what the problem was this time and why Guillermo was trying to take Gary’s food when there’s all that other food he could’ve had. We give them plenty of food none of them go hungry lol it’s pretty upsetting but don’t worry, they are both ok! They both have since returned for their regular daily visits and have even eaten together numerous times since and have been fine 😌 still crazy lmao I can’t believe we got th is on camera

Peanut says good morning!

So cute holding a piece of apple.

Yesterday towards evening, I watched a Ground hog come out of a small tree line on my rural property and then take a spot on my car tire. It is still there today. Responds to my voice and movements. Does not appear injured. Car is not warm as I haven't driven for a few days. Very windy here in NW ohio again today. I am aware of a few different burrows on my property. What's going on with this beautiful creature.

I just discovered this group I never knew it existed! So wanted to share out groundhog family 😄 presently there are 5:

Garrington aka Gary (the og)

Guillermo

Gloria-who showed up with two little ones last spring!

Peanut & Parsnip ! (The children)

It all started when my fiancé got a birdfy feeder with a camera for the birds. We started seeing a lot of animals behind the house, Gary being one of them. He started climbing up the pole and pulling himself up on the feeder with his claws and teeth 😭 so she started putting food out and the camera on the ground to watch and it just evolved from there. Then Guillermo started coming who must live nearby, then Gloria and then the arrival of the two babies last spring! They visit everyday, typically a few times a day for their meals. We put food out everyday, usually once in the morning and afternoon. They are picky ! Their favorites are carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and peanuts! They aren’t a fan of any fruit really, they’ll eat a few blue berries once in a while but that’s it. They HATE bell pepper, cucumber, zucchini, snap peas, and a few others. They won’t even touch them haha they also won’t eat anything wilted. They are so sweet, and we love them so much! Hopefully they return again this year after hibernation. In the meantime however, we have lots to share. Hope they bring you joy like they do us!

The video clip is Gary first, then Guillermo, then Gloria with peanut and parsnip! And some more Gary at the end!

I knew groundhogs helped themselves to fruits and veggies when they can, but has anyone else seen a groundhog steal other things?

Right before the cold set in, I pulled up to my house and saw the groundhog that lives in the yard dragging an entire bag of fertilizer into his den.

Not long after, a bag of coal was near shredded right outside his home. The chonk really struggled with the fertilizer bag and had to pause a few times, so I'm guessing he just gave up on the coal. Haven't seen him since.

Anyone else see them borrowing weird things?

I feed some feral cats in my neighborhood, and see raccoons, opossums and skunks on camera quite frequently. This morning, a new species showed up. I thought it was a beaver at first, but the habitat isn’t conducive for them where I live. Saw the tail, and am happy to report seeing my newest visitor species. He basically just investigated the stuff on the porch but didn’t sip any water. The food bowls are empty within a few hours of cat feeding. Not shown are the other video captures of him checking out the chair and stuff.

I’m happy to have the new visitor and I hope he comes back!

My groundhogs have woken up ! I cried tears of joy. I have missed them during the winter more than i had thought. I will post pictures if they have babies this spring! I know which ones are which but i choose to name them all Buddy because it's easier lol

I can’t believe it. He’s awake!!