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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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 Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 4:39:31 PM
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they eat everything!
Please share you tried and true methods for keeping these critters away from new planted plants. Well, I suppose I need to keep the chickens away from the planted seeds, too.
I have the garden fenced, but it's all the flowers and other plants that are eaten down. The rabbits have even munched on the trees.
I thought I had read that sprinkling cayenne pepper around the area would keep them out. But, can't remember if that's true or if I'm dreaming it.LOL
I appreciate any help and my flowers and plants appreciate it, too.
Christine |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 6:06:44 PM
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I had to confine my chickens in the pasture. We had the hatchery clip their wings so that they couldn't fly over the pasture fence. I don't think anything else will work.
Are you talking about wild rabbits or tame ones?
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 6:08:12 PM
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I do know you can run some electric wire a couple of inches from the ground. That would probably keep the rabbits out and the chickens too if they can't fly.
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 6:17:34 PM
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Gena, yes, I'm talking about wild rabbits. Sorry for the confusion.
I really don't want to put up fencing, even electric. I will have to use that as a last resort.
I'll keep searching the internet and my garden books.
Thanks for the tips.
Christine |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 8:03:14 PM
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| Please do not put up electrical fencing to keep the rabbits out--they will bite the wire and get badly burned. Maybe a dummy owl would discourage them from coming around. You could also trying using fox urine (I know, gross) but it'll keep the rabbits away. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 11:03:49 PM
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we will be creating a coop/run for our chicken gals..as although we love them and like to see them walking around..they can be rather destructive to a yard/flower beds. they love to scratch in mulched beds and if you have a strawberry bed/you can forget ever getting berries from your plants as they adore the green berries...so we will be building hopefully a moveable coop with a run ...at our new home ...and yes..adding to our flock eventually..but chickens can be quite destructive to grass/lawn/plants.If you can find a way to build a chicken run for your guys/gals that would work for your chicken friends.
There are predator sprays available if the rabbits are a problem/like fox scent sprays and so forth..I'd suggest something like that for the bunny problems.
Good luck.
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - May 03 2009 : 06:57:13 AM
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I thank you all for your input. I plan to try the scented spray/liquid today. But, if the rabbits (more than a dozen at at time) are still devouring everything, they will be permanently taken care of. Sorry, but when it comes to food for our family or rabbits, I have to say the rabbits have to go. We do have fencing around our main garden, but it's financially impossible to fence in every garden area.
I really do love animals and don't want to sound cruel. But, we can not allow them to have their way with our plantings any longer.
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 11:14:02 AM
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April, I've copied that link and will check it out tonight when I have more time.
Thanks a bunch!
Christine |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - May 09 2009 : 09:58:53 AM
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A newbie gardner question here - will rabbits & deer eat my tomato plants? I put a net cover over my square foot garden but my tomato plants are getting too tall. I'd like to move the cover over so the tomatoes can start heading up the trellis...
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