HELP Rabbits invading my garden!

brindles01

Hello, does any kind soul out there have a solution to my rabbit problem please? Rabbits from an adjoining field have now found their way into my garden and are eating anything thats nice and tasty, which means most of my new seedling plants and some perrenials, plus the grass. Is there a simple detterent I can use to keep them out apart from the obvious one of blocking their route into the garden (but there are a few entrances for them)? Any helpful advice appreciated

MrsTinks

Uhmmm rabbit stew?

Try hanging up cd's or DVDs that you don't like anyway - preferably by string so they move about. Should work the same as with cats as the reflections and movements should spook them... no idea how long till they suss it out though If you like rabbit meat then call the local ferret man to come and catch them for you

rrutter_2

Apart from putting in rabbit fencing i.e. digging it well under the ground which is costly from a labour perspective but for a small area may be worth it - is the field owned by a local farmer - if so he may well have a rabbit reduction policy and be happy to come and shoot some from your land into his - in return for some of the meat going to you - beware there are laws about letting guns off close to people's houses so it may not be possible but worth asking him.

Get a terrier or a cat or both! OK long term costs may be high and lifestyle changes are inevitable. I think your best bet is the farmer, and or local shoot or terrier man.

taplady

rrutter wrote:

Get a terrier or a cat or both! OK long term costs may be high and lifestyle changes are inevitable. I think your best bet is the farmer, and or local shoot or terrier man.

Good advice! get a dog!:D

Hellfire

i entirely agree with tine - rabbit stew... think of the saving on good, fresh, lean organic meat...:p